$127,646 – $165,945
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a senior financial management role within the U.S. Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force, requiring deep expertise in defense appropriations law, budget execution, and oversight of multi-year funding portfolios. The position suits experienced financial leaders with a track record in comptroller-level work, regulatory compliance, and advising executive leadership on fiscal strategy.
Our summary, not Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 grade level or equivalent
- Comptroller or deputy comptroller background with advanced financial management expertise
- Expert knowledge of Appropriations Law (31 U.S.C.), Purpose/Time/Amount statutes, and Antideficiency Act
- Familiarity with OMB Circular A-123 and FIAR standards
- Experience resolving Notices of Finding and Recommendations (NFRs)
- Leadership of PPBE activities including POM development and BES preparation
- Administration of multi-year, diverse appropriations across portfolio management
- Ability to supervise multidisciplinary financial teams and advise senior executives on fiscal risk
Nice to have
- Prior experience administering research, development, test, and evaluation funding