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ACCOUNTANT

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

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January 26, 2026More Navy jobs →

SES Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

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.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03 level in federal accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management
  • Knowledge of federal accounting theory, concepts, principles, and practices
  • Skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis to interpret financial reports and documents
  • Proficiency in automated financial systems
  • Ability to develop, coordinate, and implement policies and procedures for audit readiness
  • Experience leading Integrated Risk Management (IRM) programs and control assessments per DoDI 5010.40
  • Capability to formulate budgets, action plans, and financial strategies for program resources

Full Job Description

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:

  • You will lead the Command's Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Program, overseeing Command-level and Sea Services Security Assistance enterprise control assessments in accordance with DoDI 5010.40 and organizational strategic priorities.
  • You will formulate and execute a comprehensive strategy, program budget and action plan to acquire and manage IRM Program resources.
  • You will apply your financial accounting and systems knowledge to analyze, interpret, and implement accounting guidance and procedures.
  • You will develop new financial management policies as needed.
  • You will assist with Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation activities in support of the Security Assistance Accounts full financial statement engagement.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12864213-26-RLN