Sr. Financial Operations Specialist

ROLE 

We need a Sr. Financial Operations Specialist for the Office of the Under Secretary for Defense (OUSD) Personnel and Readiness’s (P&R) MATOC. The OUSD P&R is responsible for overseeing personnel and readiness policies and programs within the Department of Defense. Its mission is to ensure the readiness, effectiveness, and well-being of military and civilian personnel across the department. The MATOC, named the Personnel and Readiness Infrastructure Support Management (PRISM), will provide the OUSD’s Directorates and Strategic Mission Partners (Strategic Partners) with innovative and cost-effective services that incorporate industry best practices to meet the demands associated with a dynamic global threat and security environment. Your role as a Sr. Financial Operations Specialist for the OUSD will be to manage financial operations and transactions, ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies, and provide financial analysis and reporting support. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage financial operations and transactions within the OUSD P&R MATOC 

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures 

• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning 

• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders and leadership 

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on financial matters 

• Monitor budgetary allocations and expenditures to optimize resource utilization 

• Identify areas for process improvement and implement efficiency measures 

• Provide guidance and support to staff on financial matters and procedures 

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audit purposes 

• Stay updated on relevant financial regulations, trends, and best practices 

• Support the mission to ensure personnel readiness and well-being through effective financial management 

• Adapt financial strategies to address changing global threats and challenges 

• Serve as a point of contact for financial inquiries and issues within the organization 

• Participate in meetings and discussions to provide financial insights and recommendations 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement financial policies and initiatives 

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

• 8 years as a Sr. Financial Operations Specialist in at least 1 P&R functional areas: Front Office, Readiness, Chief Talent Management Office (CTMO), Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Office of Force Resiliency (OFR), and Functional Financial Management Support (FFMS) 

• Execute individual contracts, task orders, BPA Calls or Purchase Orders that fall under the P&R functional areas 

• Capable of working independently 

• Strong written and oral communication skills in the English language 

• Capable of directing contractor personnel and interfacing with the Government and customers 

• Exceptional customer service skills 

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills 

• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others 

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Business, Accounting, etc.) 

LOCATION 

•  National Capital Region 

CLEARANCE 

• Secret Clearance  

• Background investigation  

CLIENT 

• Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Personnel & Readiness (P&R) 

TRAVEL 

• Travel may be required 

WORK HOURS 

• Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION 

• W2 

RELOCATION 

• Not eligible 

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.  

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.