Background information-- The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has critically important Financial Services positions for individuals who are qualified for these outstanding acquisition-related professional services employment opportunities.
DIA is a Department of Defense combat support agency and an important member of the United States Intelligence Community. DIA provides military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Its vital intelligence work supports U.S. military planning and operations and weapon systems acquisition.
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.
Required Education: Baccalaureate degree along with specific course work in accounting, budgeting, finance, economics, management and related areas
Required Travel: Occasional
Contact Point: visit www.dia.mil.
e-mail: N/A
Address: Bolling AFB Washington, DC
Phone: see www.dia.
Description of Opportunity: Financial Services professionals assess and determine the financial needs of 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.
DIA’s Financial Services professionals support critical functions, including:
- Agency-Wide Financial Management
- Intelligence Analysis & Production
- Department of Defense Human Intelligence Activities
- Technical Intelligence Collection
- Intelligence Research, Development, Test & Evaluation
- Physical & Personnel Security
- Foreign Material Acquisition
- Agency & Combatant Command Intelligence Operations
- Indication & Warning Intelligence
- Measurement & Signature Intelligence
- Intelligence Systems Interoperability
- Dissemination of Intelligence to Military Users Worldwide
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: see specific descriptions in individual employment opportunities listed at DIA’s Careers page at www.dia.mil
Financial Fellowship Opportunity--Financial Management Leadership Program
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 Washington, DC and locations around the world. DIA is an equal opportunity employer.
