Student Trainee (Financial Auditor)
Government Accountability Office
Posted: February 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$116,123 - $150,962
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 job involves leading financial analysis and budget management for the Navy's Sea Systems Command, focusing on planning budgets, analyzing costs, and ensuring efficient use of funds for programs like submarine systems.
A good fit would be someone with strong experience in government finance, analytical skills, and familiarity with military payroll and accounting who enjoys working on complex projects in a structured environment.
It requires handling detailed financial policies while advising on program funding decisions.
You will serve as a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST in the COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT of NSWC PHILA DIV.
The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.
Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Professional knowledge and application of civilian pay principles and labor accounting.
Comprehensive knowledge of Department of War Civilian Payroll, procedures, regulations, and policies. Knowledge of labor cost accounting methods, procedures, regulations, and policies.
A high degree of skill in analytical reasoning. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Navy ERP.
Examples include: Program/Project Management (MUST), Task Management, Submarine Systems knowledge, Risk Management, Financial Management and Schedule Management.
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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