Chief Financial Officer (Financial Manager)

Created at: September 20, 2025 00:22

Company: Defense Commissary Agency

Location: Fort Lee, VA, 23801

Job Description:

As the Chief Financial Officer this position leads and oversees the strategic budget planning process for the Agency through the established governance process composed of senior staff from the Headquarters, Areas and Field Operating activities.
In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualifications Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification- qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-management-series-0505/. Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 (or equivalent) grade level. Applicants must also meet the Basic Education Requirements listed in the Education section. Specialized experience is defined as: Exercising executive and managerial ability to planning, coordinating and integrating all assigned organization and mission element activities into a total, cohesive resource management system which maintains optimum balance between requirements and resources. Providing advice and guidance concerning: policies, plans, basic concepts, and principles of financial management and analysis; the financial and specific/general management implications inherent in region long/short range administrative and operational plans and recommendations relating thereto; and programs, system and practices for increasing efficiency and economy of mission and service functions assigned by the Director. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Advanced Financial Management Communication Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting Financial Management Analysis Leadership Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes-As determined by Agency policy Remote work eligible: No Obligated position: No
The incumbent of this position will be expected to perform the following duties: Leads and oversees the strategic budget planning process for the Agency. Ensures the financial and manpower planning process is consistent with DoD's future direction. Programming/Budget: Manages Agency strategic programs/budget management structure and procedures. Administers a multi-appropriation financial program in support of the Agency's programs. Finance and Accounting: Responsible for technical authority over finance and accounting, ensuring compliance with Government Accounting Office (GAO) and DoD standards and policies. Manpower and Productivity: Manages Agency manpower and management programs to include analysis of manpower, mission, organization, functions, utilization of resources, commercial activities analysis and other comprehensive management studies. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected.


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