Financial Programs Advisor

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive service positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the financial management advisor on matters relating to assigned portfolio activities in USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR).

Serves as primary financial advisor, providing expert guidance, advice, and recommendations on financial matters, policies, and regulations for assigned portfolio programs.

Develops and implements internal controls and procedures to ensure proper funds management and execution of appropriations, preventing over-obligation or misuse of funds.

Analyzes and executes current and long-range operating plans, providing evaluative materials to technical specialists for the effective direction of assigned programs.

Programs, justifies, and analyzes operating resources to ensure requirements are met and programs are fully obligated in compliance with all regulations.

Reviews program progress and fund utilization reports to identify delays or overruns, and provides management with recommendations for resource adjustments.

Analyzes and evaluates proposed program requirements and control schedules to ensure compatibility, realism, program balance, and proper time phasing.

Represents the organization at conferences with industry and government representatives to formulate plans and discuss matters affecting organization systems.

Prepares and presents studies and briefings to share or secure information regarding the history, current status, and objectives of the organization.

Provides guidance to operating elements to make necessary adjustments to assigned portfolio programs and activities as required by higher authorities.