ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

📍 Arlington, Virginia · 🏛 Defense Security Cooperation Agency · 💰 $186,207–$219,000 per year · 🎓 ES 00 · 🧭 Financial Administration And Program (0501) · ⏳ Closes Nov 30, 2026 · 16 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 13, 2026
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About this job

This position is part of the Department of War, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). This is a Tier II SES level position.

Duties

Serves as the senior executive responsible for the administration, accountability, audit readiness, and financial stewardship of the Department's multi-billion-dollar Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) authorized under Title 22, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Departmental requirements. Orchestrates the budget formulation process for DSCA's unique multi-year substantivefinancial programs, encompassing analysis, planning, scheduling, and coordination of all phases of the Agency's budgeting process to determine resource allocation, sequence, and timing of actions funded through unique non-appropriated and appropriated funds sources. Governs the long-range forecasting, day-to-day administration, and solvency of the Department's FMS Trust Fund, working directly with the Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS). Exercises executive authority over the allocation of the multi-billion-dollar FMS and FMF administrative funds to U.S. Implementing Agencies (IAs), geographic Combatant Commands (CCMDs), War Agencies, and DFAS. Directs the annual Security Assistance Program and Budget Review (SAPBR) process, collaborating with the DSCA Director, Military Department leaders, and other senior officials to finalize the fiscal year (FY) FMS budgets for all Military Departments and implementing agencies. Commands all aspects of the PPBE processes and advises the DSCA Director on budgeting and fiscal planning activities. Provides executive oversight of the development and publication of resource management decisions (RMD) applicable to the enterprise-wide security cooperation community. Drives strategic engagement with a broad spectrum of internal and external executive stakeholders to plan, operate, and provide overall financial oversight for the DoW's multi-billion-dollar FMS, FMF, and building partner capacity (BPC) programs. Architects the SAA's financial strategy and policy, providing recurrent updates and authoritative technical guidance for the SAA to the Department's Deputy Comptroller and Deputy CFO to ensure alignment with the long-range plans of the Department's Title 10 financial operations. Executes the Department's FMF programs. Spearheads the analysis, execution, and assessment techniques for diverse lending tools, encompassing federally guaranteed loans for our nation's foreign partners to achieve their defense needs; oversees the drafting of legislative proposals for novel, government-backed loan solutions to bolster the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and partner needs. Implements programs for rigorous fiscal oversight of security cooperation funds, with the authority to rescind or withhold funding for major programs and decide the stipulations for utilizing these funds, in consultation with the DSCA Director. Drives financial responsibility and technological innovation by reviewing and approving international agreements and administering the security cooperation credit management system. Directs DSCA's contracting and acquisition support program services, providing executive oversight over DSCA's overall acquisition support process, involving major DSCA programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQS and TQS within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): 1. Demonstrated experience directing enterprise-level financial management, including budget formulation, execution, accounting, and financial analysis within a large organization. Experience must reflect the ability to manage complex funding sources, reprogram resources to meet mission requirements, and provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership. 2. Demonstrated experience leading audit readiness, internal controls, and financial governance programs within a large, decentralized organization. Experience must include developing financial reporting requirements, implementing risk management and internal control strategies, communicating audit findings to senior leadership, and promoting accountability and stewardship of resources DoW Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate the ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be within the resume.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this position.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documents, for the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies, identified below. Your application will be evaluated by an Executive Evaluation Panel rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be contacted for an interview and to provide reference checks. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Competencies:

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13116684 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

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Required documents

1. Your resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 2. SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the resume).

What to expect next

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

Other information

REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300. This position is subject to the Financial Management Certification. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certification position. In accordance with Public Law 112-81 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) and DoW Policy, the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoW FM Certification program within two years of initial assignment. Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Executive proficiency is reserved for GO/FO/SES personnel who are in (or preparing for) positions that require a broad foundation in SC DSCU offers Executive-level proficiency training. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or Firm job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FINANCIAL OPERATIONS job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $186,207–$219,000 per year (ES 00).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 30, 2026 — 16 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Arlington, Virginia with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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