FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Department of Defense
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Salary
$106,437 - $144,481
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves leading a team of financial analysts in the Department of Defense, focusing on solving complex financial problems, monitoring team progress, and recommending ways to improve operations and efficiency.
It suits experienced professionals who excel at analyzing data, collaborating with leaders, and guiding teams to meet goals.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented problem-solvers with a background in federal financial management.
This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule may vary by geographic locality.
To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to analyze and reconcile complex datasets and extract actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Identifies problem areas and recommends actions/tasking to improve operations, correct deficiencies, and prevent recurrence or problems.
Collaborates with senior leadership to define reporting needs and advance organizational efficiency initiatives.
Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.
Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.
** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing.
** You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
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