Financial Specialist

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) team is seeking a financial specialist to support the WAAS team.  WAAS is a satellite navigation aid developed by the FAA to augment the Global Positioning System (GPS), with the goal of improving its accuracy, integrity, and availability.  The position supports the WAAS team by acting as the primary fiscal link to the budget, schedule, and workload planning efforts.   Responsibilities: Assist in ensuring all program-funding requirements are properly identified and formulated, preparing detailed analysis and estimates of funding needs for current and future budget years. Conduct comprehensive reviews of employee travel authorizations and vouchers for compliance to applicable travel regulations. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all current applicable laws, policies, and guidelines and confirms procurements are in compliance before submitting package to Administrative Officer for review. Maintain timely updates and reconciliations to internal cuff records, the Regional Informational System (REGIS), Delphi, Prism, and US Bank to ensure commitments, obligations and expenditures are accurately reflected. Conduct weekly reviews of Purchase Card Electronic folders to ensure required documentation is retained. Assist in the monthly and end-of-year reconciliation of all appropriated funds.   Requirements:   US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. All applicants must have resided in the United States for the past 3 years.   On-site presence will be as required by the FAA.   Must be able to assist team with acquisition requirements gathering, obtain competitive quotes for supplies/services from vendors, assist in the development of Single Source or Brand Name Justifications, Market Research, Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, ensure applicable acquisition policies and laws are adhered to, and all accountable assets are recorded and barcoded as required. Must be able to enter PRISM TPC requirements that are comprehensive and in compliance with appropriation guidelines. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications Must have excellent oral and written communication skills   Education/Experience: Bachelor Degree is preferred.  Or experience of four years bookkeeping/accounting experience could be substituted. Experience with FAA accounting systems (PRISM, DELPHI) and a working knowledge of FAA budget and procurement policy is highly desired