Security Cooperation Financial Management Specialist- Lead (REMOTE)

Overview

This role supports Security Cooperation and Defense-related DAI financial management activities. The position is remote and may be filled prior to the posted deadline.

A Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recording commitments and obligations in the accounting system in accordance with Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (DoD FMR), DSCA regulations, and CCMD regulations.
• Prepare and update execution data calls as requested by program managers, sponsors, DSCA Comptroller, and CCMD Comptroller.
• Gather, track, and analyze commitment, obligation, and expenditure data from accounting systems or records.
• Support creation of midyear and program review analyses and documents; finalize outputs within established timeframes to meet schedule deadlines.
• Administer reconciliation and resolution of undistributed disbursements, unmatched items, and negative unliquidated obligations using accounting systems; suggest solutions for problem disbursements.
• Construct reports as requested by DSCA CCMD end-users using Government-provided systems; publish and make reports accessible for DSCA supported users.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and Process Maps to facilitate implementation of CCMD programs in DAI.
• Assist with recommendations for creation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) in response to internal or external audit findings.
• Support recommendations for development and implementation of Complimentary User Entity Controls (CUECs).
• Provide input for transaction and functional process enhancements, including creation or modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure adherence to audit-compliant guidance as prescribed in SOPs and other governing documents/regulations.
• Provide broad-based support in accounting tasks, including recording obligations, Contractor pay validation, preparation of Contractor invoices for payment on federal forms, resolution of unmatched disbursements, payment rejects, and interest penalties.
• Document critical business processes and assessments to monitor improvements over the year.
• Assist in developing business process documentation, capturing data, identifying business process control weaknesses, and performing testing.
• Contribute to evaluation and analysis of business processes to address deficiencies, including implementing change management and business process enhancements to align financial operations with audit readiness.
• Support efforts to address identified deficiencies and audit compliance findings.
• Propose cost reduction recommendations, including business case analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and implementing automated enterprise business solutions.
• Assist in optimizing processes to support successful programs, operations, activities, and objectives.
• Conduct risk and internal control assessments, working toward milestones through recommended corrective actions and testing procedures.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active Secret Level Clearance, per Government requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Financial Management business operations.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Fully fluent in MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Location

• Remote