Financial Management Specialist
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), San Diego, CA, United States
Overview
The Federal government is seeking to fill Financial Management Specialist positions across multiple agencies through this shared announcement. Financial Management Specialists support fiscal operations by performing budget, accounting, and financial analysis work. They carry out financial assignments and provide advisory services to promote efficient use of resources and compliance with laws and regulations.
Duties
For a Financial Management Specialist, specific duties vary by hiring agency. Examples may include: performing financial analysis in support of the assigned program areas that are funded through a number of sources.
Work with budget analysts in budget planning and execution as they relate to financial management activities.
Assist program managers or staff officials in interpreting the impact of and planning for financial program changes.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards by reviewing data to maintain accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Conduct risk management reviews to identify potential financial or operational risks and develop recommendations on actions needed to address identified risks.
Requirements
This is a shared cross-government announcement open to agencies throughout the Federal government. If you are invited to interview or offered a job, obtain clarification from the particular hiring agency about duty location and other conditions of employment. Specific requirements vary by hiring agency and include:
Current civil service employees selected will be given new appointments to the civil service and subject to a new probationary period; however, benefits, time served, and other Federal entitlements may remain the same.
May be covered by a bargaining unit.
May qualify for bonuses, incentives, and/or relocation expense reimbursement, in accordance with hiring agency policy.
May require financial disclosure filing upon appointment and annually.
May require a pre-employment drug test and/or random drug testing during the period of employment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, visit e-verify.gov.
Per Public Law 104-134, all Federal employees are required to have Federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Promotion potential varies by hiring agency. Some positions may have promotion potential to higher grade levels.
Security clearance varies by hiring agency. Must be able to pass a background investigation and/or obtain and hold a security clearance, as determined by the hiring agency.
Selective service registration is required, as applicable.
Travel varies by hiring agency.
Qualifications
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2026. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement open period, based on the schedule below. Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the cut-off dates listed below. Eligibility and qualification claims are subject to verification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the specialized experience and/or education for the grade level(s) to which you are applying.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: At least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service performing at least 3 of the following duties: performing financial analysis or support activities, assisting in budget formulation and execution, applying basic financial management principles and regulations, providing customer service and support. Your resume must show how you meet at least 3 of these 4 statements. Education options include master’s degree or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education; or a combination with transcripts.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service performing at least 3 of the following duties: conducting financial analysis of programs or operations, managing budget formulation and execution, applying financial laws/regulations/policies, advising or collaborating with stakeholders on financial management matters. Your resume must show how you meet at least 3 of these 4 statements. Education options include Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three years of progressively higher graduate-level education; or a combination with transcripts.
For both grade levels, provide clear and specific descriptions of your experience in your resume and ensure it supports your application response. A full-time year of work is 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited proportionally. Volunteer experience may be credited if it translates to the required competencies.
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The Federal government is seeking to fill Financial Management Specialist positions across multiple agencies through this shared announcement. Financial Management Specialists support fiscal operations by performing budget, accounting, and financial analysis work. They carry out financial assignments and provide advisory services to promote efficient use of resources and compliance with laws and regulations.
Duties
For a Financial Management Specialist, specific duties vary by hiring agency. Examples may include: performing financial analysis in support of the assigned program areas that are funded through a number of sources.
Work with budget analysts in budget planning and execution as they relate to financial management activities.
Assist program managers or staff officials in interpreting the impact of and planning for financial program changes.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards by reviewing data to maintain accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Conduct risk management reviews to identify potential financial or operational risks and develop recommendations on actions needed to address identified risks.
Requirements
This is a shared cross-government announcement open to agencies throughout the Federal government. If you are invited to interview or offered a job, obtain clarification from the particular hiring agency about duty location and other conditions of employment. Specific requirements vary by hiring agency and include:
Current civil service employees selected will be given new appointments to the civil service and subject to a new probationary period; however, benefits, time served, and other Federal entitlements may remain the same.
May be covered by a bargaining unit.
May qualify for bonuses, incentives, and/or relocation expense reimbursement, in accordance with hiring agency policy.
May require financial disclosure filing upon appointment and annually.
May require a pre-employment drug test and/or random drug testing during the period of employment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, visit e-verify.gov.
Per Public Law 104-134, all Federal employees are required to have Federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Promotion potential varies by hiring agency. Some positions may have promotion potential to higher grade levels.
Security clearance varies by hiring agency. Must be able to pass a background investigation and/or obtain and hold a security clearance, as determined by the hiring agency.
Selective service registration is required, as applicable.
Travel varies by hiring agency.
Qualifications
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2026. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement open period, based on the schedule below. Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the cut-off dates listed below. Eligibility and qualification claims are subject to verification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the specialized experience and/or education for the grade level(s) to which you are applying.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: At least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service performing at least 3 of the following duties: performing financial analysis or support activities, assisting in budget formulation and execution, applying basic financial management principles and regulations, providing customer service and support. Your resume must show how you meet at least 3 of these 4 statements. Education options include master’s degree or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education; or a combination with transcripts.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service performing at least 3 of the following duties: conducting financial analysis of programs or operations, managing budget formulation and execution, applying financial laws/regulations/policies, advising or collaborating with stakeholders on financial management matters. Your resume must show how you meet at least 3 of these 4 statements. Education options include Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three years of progressively higher graduate-level education; or a combination with transcripts.
For both grade levels, provide clear and specific descriptions of your experience in your resume and ensure it supports your application response. A full-time year of work is 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited proportionally. Volunteer experience may be credited if it translates to the required competencies.
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