Financial Management Analyst

Job Overview

Job Title: Financial Management Analyst

Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)

Locations: Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH

Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year

Pay Scale & Grade: GS-05 / 07 / 09 / 11

Application Period: 01/27/2026 to 04/27/2026

Appointment Type: Permanent, Full-time (Developmental Position)

Remote Work: No

Telework Eligible: No

Summary

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is seeking a Financial Management Analyst to ensure the efficient and compliant execution of financial resources. This role involves managing programs and processes, assessing reports, and evaluating operations to improve financial management.

Note: This is NOT a remote work opportunity. Students may apply up to three months prior to completing their academic requirements, but current transcripts are required.

Duties

Manage programs and processes to ensure efficient and compliant execution of financial resources.

Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, and strategy sessions to influence managers and accept findings.

Assess a variety of reports from internal and external sources to develop formal recommendations for management.

Evaluate operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls to prevent and detect deficiencies.

Receive special projects aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Must be suitable for Federal Employment and registered for Selective Service (if applicable).

Must undergo a background investigation and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable security clearance.

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Must obtain and maintain a Level 2 DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification.

Qualifications

This position requires a related financial degree (e.g., Finance, Accounting) and/or related financial experience. In addition, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is generally required.

For GS-05: Three years of generalized experience, with one year equivalent to processing financial/accounting transactions.

For GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level, including applying financial principles, gathering data, and researching policies to resolve common issues.

For GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, including researching and interpreting financial regulations, analyzing reports to identify discrepancies, and resolving financial issues.

For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, including analyzing financial operations, recommending process improvements, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Volunteer and unpaid experience that builds critical competencies is qualifying and will be credited. Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority.

Education

You may substitute education for the specialized experience requirement at various grade levels.

For GS-05: Four full years of undergraduate education.

For GS-07: One full year of graduate-level education or a Bachelor's Degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA).

For GS-09: A Master’s degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education.

For GS-11: A Ph.D. or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

If you are using education to substitute for experience, you MUST submit transcripts at the time of application.

How to Apply

To begin, go to the official USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855606800

Follow the prompts to complete the application and upload all required documents.

Ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to finalize your application before 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/27/2026.

Required Documents

Resume: A two-page maximum is required.

Supporting Documents (as applicable):

Transcripts: Required if substituting education for experience or applying as a student.

SF-50 (for current/former federal employees).

Veterans' Preference Documentation.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and other PPP checklists.

Agency Contact Information

HR Customer Care Center

Phone: (317) 212-0454

Email: dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil

Address:
DFAS - ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS - INDIANAPOLIS
8899 E. 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46249
US