Announcement Type
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
USACE Organization
USACE Finance Center (UFC)
Locations (City, State)
Millington, TN
Position Overview/Duties
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a Directorate Chief of the Directorate of Financial Systems in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Finance Center.
Position Title: Supervisory Accountant (SYSTEMS)
Open Period: 17-27 July 2026
Duty Location: Millington, TN.
Duties And Responsibilities
Serves as Chief, Directorate of Financial Systems, and Functional Project Manager for the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS II), providing executive leadership and oversight of USACE's enterprise financial management system. Directs financial systems modernization, business process improvement, project management, cybersecurity compliance, and contractor support activities to ensure effective financial operations and compliance with Federal, Department of War, and Department of the Army requirements.
Duties
- Directing the development, modernization, maintenance, and operation of CEFMS II.
- Leading enterprise-wide business process improvement and financial systems initiatives.
- Managing complex projects involving system enhancements, technology upgrades, and process transformation.
- Ensuring compliance with financial management, cybersecurity, and internal control requirements.
- Coordinating with senior leaders and external agencies on financial systems policies, integration, and operations.
- Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and providing oversight of contractor performance and deliverables.
- Representing USACE in senior-level meetings, briefings, and working groups involving financial systems and business operations.
- Supervising professional staff and providing leadership, workforce development, and performance management.
Other Conditions and Requirements
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0510 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/accounting-series-0510/
Applicant Qualifications
Basic Requirement for 0510 series:
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement For Accountant
- Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law
OR
- Combination of Education and Experience: Must include at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:(1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
OR
- A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination;
OR
- Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; AND (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; AND (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Specialized Experience
One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level which includes experience leading the management, modernization, or implementation of enterprise financial management systems; directing business process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with federal financial management policies and regulations; managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and contractors; advising senior leaders on financial systems and organizational issues; and supervising professional staff.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14 or above).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Advanced Financial Management
- Financial Management and Reporting Analysis
- Financial Stewardship
- Leadership
- Organizational Performance Analysis
Other Requirements
- Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
- All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
- A trial or probationary period may be required.
- A supervisory probationary period may be required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires that you must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
- This position requires that you obtain FMC03-Financial Management Certification Level III within two (2) years of entry on duty.
- The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
- Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
- PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
- This position may be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
- Point of contact for this announcement is Rachel Thorne at Rachel.a.thorne@usace.army.mil.
Your Resume
- A two-page resume is preferred; however, resumes exceeding two pages will be accepted if they support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements
GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
