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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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LEAD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$106,437 - $144,481

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

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.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, including analyzing complex datasets and extracting insights for decision-making
  • 52 weeks of time-in-grade at GS-12 or higher in federal service within the preceding 52 weeks
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify issues and recommend corrective actions
  • Ability to collaborate with senior leadership on reporting needs and efficiency initiatives
  • Experience coaching teams in problem-solving techniques and prioritizing work
  • Proficiency in monitoring work progress, ensuring quality, and reporting accomplishments to supervisors
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks for Department of Defense positions

Full Job Description

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.

Major Duties:

  • Participates in the work of the team, coaches and facilitates the selection and application of problem solving techniques or work methods, and assists the team in identifying solutions and priorities to accomplish the work.
  • Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work; checks work in progress and upon completion for quality, adherence to instructions, and to ensure objectives are met.
  • Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor in obtaining supplies, needed information, or decisions on work problems or issues that arise.
  • Reports to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, and progress in team building.
  • Guides team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ML-12861815-26