FLEET FORCES COMPTROLLER

Summary

You will serve as the Fleet Forces Comptroller, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and be located at U.S. Fleet Forces Command headquarters, Norfolk, VA.

Duties

• You will oversee development and establishment of resource planning guidelines to ensure complete preparation and accomplishment of current and long-range objectives.
• You will provide oversight for United States Fleet Forces (USFF) portion of the Program Objectives Memorandum and Future Year Defense Plan.
• You will be responsible for maintaining current and historical databases, assisting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) in finalizing the budget, and preparation of reclamas to programmatic budget marks.
• You will be responsible for directing the development of policies and programs necessary to provide USFF with budgetary services.
• You will be responsible for fiduciary integrity of current and prior years direct appropriations.
• You will execute appropriations, prepare/issue allocation documents, control funds, analyze Congressional language, prepare obligation and expenditure phasing plan, and monitor obligations and expenditures to ensure fiduciary integrity.
• You will be responsible for controlling funds availability within USFF to ensure complete records of fiscal transactions are maintained to satisfy legal accounting requirements.
• You will direct the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and administration of fiscal analyses and accounting procedures.
• You will oversee all Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Initiatives, manage internal controls program and oversee key financial reporting and audit response processes developed to facilitate and sustain a full financial statement 3 audit.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Expert PPBE and Audit Stewardship: Expert knowledge of the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process, including formulating, justifying, and executing budget estimates. This includes comprehensive knowledge of Ashore, Operational, and appropriated funds statutes, government accounting theories, and practices as it relates to funds control, reporting and auditability of financial transactions. TQ 2. Strategic FM Systems, Analysis, and Stakeholder Influence: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial management situations, oversee and modernize large-scale FM IT systems (e.g., ERP), and establish standard operating procedures. Must possess outstanding capability to work across organizational lines to build strong coalitions, representing Fleet interests and resolving critical financial issues with high-level stakeholders including Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) (ASN (FM&C)), The Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB). EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/

How to apply

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/28/2026. Applications received after 09/28/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact usn.seattle-wa.ochrsvdopscenwa.mbx.don-executive-hiring@us.navy.mil