Financial Analyst NF3

Job Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!  MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.  

This position is located at Headquarters (Quantico, VA). Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Financial Analyst NF3.  

Major Duties

Assists the NAF FAR section by providing professional accounting and budgetary oversight of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) programs. Works in collaboration with program and support managers and Finance Branch staff to research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting, budgeting, and financial management issues.  Communicates with other staff members to find team-based solutions and efficiencies in financial processes.  Coordinates all decisions with all affected parties in advance of implementation to ensure managers are involved with and committed to implementation of new processes and procedures. 

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Take action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adhere to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adhere to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required

Qualifications

Completed a Bachelor's Degree or Master's in accounting OR a related field appropriate to the work of position within the previous two years. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques to independently perform a variety of assignments and advise managers on accounting and financial matters Ability to apply principles and practices of budget formulation and knowledge of the relationship between accounting and budgeting systems.  Skill in using computers, electronic communications, and spreadsheet analysis; analyzing accounting systems or in modifying and adapting conventional accounting and analytical techniques and procedures to solve a variety of accounting problems; in gathering, assembling, consolidating and analyzing financial data and drawing conclusions and recommending work process improvements.  Skill to communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to prepare reports and guidance, provide briefings on controversial or complex topics and to establish and maintain effective relationships and collaborate with various levels of management.  Ability to resolve issues or problems and provide advice and assistance. 

Ability to take on the following responsibilities under the direct supervision of the NAF FAR Senior Manager; prepares financial analysis of all Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFIs) and their cost centers using financial statements, budgets, historical data and personal research. Researches, analyzes, and provides routine and ad-hoc reports that summarize NAF results against budgets and historical years for program and support managers and MCCS staff. Provides standard budget execution reports to program and support managers. Performs internal financial review and special financial studies and analyses as required. Assists with completion of annual reporting requirements to internal and external stakeholders. Gains knowledge of MCCS and the financial policies that are specific to our operations. 

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Resumes with personal photos will not be accepted. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.

You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start and end date, pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.

All volunteer positions must also include the total weekly hours worked during position start and end date.

STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/ 

STEP 3 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

STEP 4 - Employment Preferences, May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, & NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. If you are using an employment preference, please use this chart below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility. 

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.