Business Financial Manager - Fort Meade, United States - National Security Agency

Description

Business Financial Manager - Entry Level (Maryland)

Responsibilities

Business Financial Managers work as part of a team that handles a wide range of budgetary tasks to effectively manage the total financial affairs of an organization, department, or program by executing financial transactions, performing regular cost analyses, and translating past, present, and proposed resource actions into meaningful and relevant budgetary information for their customers.

Responsibilities of a Business Financial Manager include, but are not limited to:

- Developing, planning, programming, and defending budgets.
- Integrating strategy, capability needs, requirement analysis, and performance requirements into the corporate planning and budgeting processes.
- Preparing budget documents that comply with relevant budget regulations, standards, and legislation.
- Administering, analyzing, and monitoring current budgets and expenditures for business decision making.
- Using financial principles to identify trends in data.
- Validating availability of funds.
- Preparing and monitoring procurement requisitions through to certification and execution.
- Preparing and presenting financial information to management.
- Networking and collaborating with counterparts across several different work roles and organizations, both inside and outside of NSA, to establish a financial profile and spend plan that supports the organization's priorities and requirements.
- Utilizing corporate financial databases and coordinating across organizational boundaries to plan, budget, and execute funding efficiently and accurately in accordance with financial regulations and mission objectives.
- Providing guidance, analysis, and support with regard to budgeting and current year funding execution activities to ensure that resources are appropriately accounted for in spend plans and executed in accordance with applicable resources management policies.
- Advising management on the regulatory aspects of resources management to avoid violations such as anti-deficiency and misappropriation of resources.
- Utilizing basic office technology resources to include a high level of spreadsheet usage.

*Work at the Entry/Developmental level involves acquiring competencies needed to perform successfully at the Mid-Level/Full Performance Level.
Note: This is not a supervisory/management position.

Job Summary

NSA is seeking passionate Business Management and Acquisition professionals to work as Business Financial Managers (BFM).

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in Business or a related field (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or Public Administration) with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial marketing, marketing, quantitative methods, and/or organizational management.

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

Experience in a business or finance related area (e.g., analyzing/monitoring budgets and expenditures) is desired.

Competencies

The ideal candidate is someone who has a desire for continuous learning with strong problem-solving, communication (both oral and written), and interpersonal skills who is:

- Accountable
- Detail-oriented
- Able to adapt to changing requirements
- Able to manage multiple tasks and assignments
- Able to work effectively within teams across cross-functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment, with increasing level of independence
- Customer service focused
- Efficient at Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Specialized knowledge and experience in any of the following is desired, but not required:

- Training in federal budgetary transactions
- Training in federal acquisition
- Developing a budget or financial plan for an organization, organizational unit, program, or expenditure/cost center
- Recording and analyzing financial data and transactions for legality, appropriateness, and accuracy in the federal environment

The following certifications are preferred, but not required:

- Certified in Business Financial Management under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
- Certified in the Department of Defense Financial Management (DoD-FM)

The training to become certified in Business Financial Management under DAWIA and the DoDFM will be provided if not already held.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $55,924 - $88,926
Salary range varies by work level and relevant experience to the position.

On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

How to apply

Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information

DCIPS Disclaimer

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction , Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.