Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls)

Washington, DC · full time · Mid

$85,447 – $133,142

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role manages and evaluates internal controls systems within a government financial office, working to ensure proper financial reporting and compliance with federal regulations. The position suits candidates with experience in financial auditing, controls assessment, or compliance work who understand government accounting frameworks.

Our summary, not Federal Emergency Management Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

One year of specialized federal, state, local, or private sector experience reviewing financial and program data for accuracy, integrity, and compliance
Experience conducting research on financial transaction discrepancies and reconciling data
Experience making recommendations for financial decisions based on analysis results
Or equivalent doctoral degree (Ph.D., LL.M., or 3+ years graduate education)
Current federal employees must have 52 weeks at next lower grade level

Nice to have

Experience coordinating with subject-matter experts on audit engagements
Experience tracking and reporting large datasets
Experience conducting internal control evaluations of financial management processes