Staff Accountant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Posted: January 22, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This accountant role in the Navy's International Programs Office involves leading risk management programs, handling budgets, and ensuring financial audits are ready and compliant for security assistance activities.
It focuses on analyzing financial data, creating policies, and supporting improvements in accounting practices within the Department of the Navy.
A good fit would be someone with experience in federal finance who enjoys strategic planning and working with complex government systems.
You will serve as an ACCOUNTANT in the Navy International Programs Office of NIPO FIELD OFFICE.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: knowledge of theory, concepts, principles and practices of Federal accounting, auditing, budgeting and financial management; skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis to interpret financial reports and documents; skills in automated systems; ability to develop, coordinate and implement policies and procedures related to audit readiness.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:
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