Supervisory Financial Analyst
Patent and Trademark Office
Posted: February 18, 2026 (3 days ago)
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Office of the Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Entry salary: $104,604 | Full performance (GS-15): up to $159,950
Career ladder: Start at GS-14 and advance to GS-15 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing financial resources for defense research and engineering projects, including analyzing budgets, tracking spending on contracts, and ensuring accurate accounting to support the Department of Defense's technology initiatives.
A good fit would be someone with strong financial analysis skills, experience in government or contract budgeting, and the ability to handle complex data systems while preparing reports to improve efficiency.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy working in a high-stakes national security environment.
This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)).
The USW(R&E) serves as the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for research, development, and prototyping activities within the Department of War (DoW).
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
You may qualify at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Conducts research, analysis, and reconciliation of accounting data related to obligations, expenditures, and disbursements.
Focuses on acquisition contracts and financial execution, by leveraging financial management systems (e.g., DAI) to support financial management-related activities which includes: budget reconciliation, unmatched transactions (UMT), unliquidated obligations (ULO), unmatched disbursement (UMD), and dormant account reviews.
Integrates fiscal systems with program initiatives and employs advanced technology for data management.
Prepares detailed reports on audit findings and presenting recommendations for improving efficiencies and controls.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.
If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
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A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin.
It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.
Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible".
Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Major Duties:
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur.
There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.
This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with USC Secion 9905.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Duties: Integrates fiscal systems with program initiatives and employs advanced technology for data management.
Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls. Participates in team deliberations for cost assessments and program evaluations.
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