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LEAD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$116,123 - $150,962

per year

Closes

February 12, 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 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.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in financial management, 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
  • High degree of skill in analytical reasoning for budget formulation, analysis, and defense
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Navy ERP system
  • Experience in program/project management, task management, risk management, financial management, and schedule management
  • Ability to develop, interpret, and implement budgetary policies and internal controls

Full Job Description

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:

  • You will perform or advise on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration.
  • You will perform such functions as formulation of budget and estimates to support plans, programs, and activates, including presenting and defending budget estimates before authorities.
  • You will develop, determine, and interpret budgetary policies and practices.
  • You will analyze and recommend costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of organizational programs and administrative operations.
  • You will implement internal controls and provide advice on effective and efficient methods for the acquisition and use of funds to support programs and activities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12877303-26-NMS