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Job Title: Financial Services Professional
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Posted by: Defense Intelligence Agency on Nov 18, 2009
Description:Financial Services Professionals assess and determine the financial needs of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as a global organization focused on supporting the nation’s freedom. They evaluate the costs of conducting operations, identify cost efficiencies and properly allocate resources. They review and address current trends to advise on expected outcomes. They develop, coordinate and maintain an integrated system of financial services and are responsible for accounting, program and budget formulation, cost analysis, and financial management administration. Financial Services Specialists also conduct systematic examinations and appraisals of financial records and management controls and provide financial management advice as needed. Required Experience: Three years and above directly related. Also, Financial Services candidates have a strong educational foundation and often possess professional experience in budgeting, accounting, program management or related fields. Additional requirements include excellent analytical skills in preparing quantitative data for decision making, and exceptional communication skills. Also, professional certifications, such as a CPA, CMA, CDFM or CGFM, are highly desired.
DIA’s Financial Services Professionals support critical functions, including:
Only high-performing college graduates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the fields of business administration, finance and accounting or a related analytical field from an accredited institution will qualify for DIA’s Financial Management Leadership Program. A minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and for those selected, a three-year probationary training period, are required. These select, entry-level positions allow Financial Fellows to sharpen their skills and gain experience by working in DIA’s program development and evaluation areas, and in DIA’s budget, accounting and finance offices over the three-year probationary period. Fellows may also be assigned special projects to further advance their skills. How to Apply: View DIA’s Careers page at www.dia.mil and follow the application process description. To apply, you (and your immediate family members) must meet US citizenship requirements. Successful completion of pre-employment processing, including an extensive security background investigation, psychological screening and drug testing, is required. All DIA employees are subject to random polygraph testing. DIA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in |
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The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a vital member of the United States Intelligence Community. As such, DIA provides foreign military intelligence information and analysis to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners. DIA's work supports U.S. military planning and operations and weapons systems acquisitions.DIA's integration of highly skilled intelligence professionals with leading edge technology enables it to discover information and create knowledge that provides warning and opportunities for successful interventions resulting in an overwhelming advantage for warfighters, defense planners and defense and national security policy makers.
DIA is a Federal Government agency and, as such, its civilian and military employees participate in outstanding Federal benefits programs.