
Posted 5 days ago
USMC Budget Execution & Process Improvement Specialist (Future Opportunity)
AI Summary
Supports Marine Corps budget execution by analyzing financial data to find recurring errors, performing root cause analysis, and developing SOPs, corrective action plans, and training materials. Works within DAI, PBIS, ADVANA and WYPC systems to improve reporting accuracy.
About this role
Responsibilities
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Analyze current and prior year commitments, obligations, expenditures, and budget controls to identify recurring errors, abnormal conditions, and process weaknesses.
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Conduct root cause analysis of execution discrepancies and DAI issues; distinguish transaction, data, interface, and workflow causes and recommend corrective measures.
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Develop and update Business Process Narratives, Corrective Action Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures for Government review, with clear responsibilities, controls, and supporting evidence.
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Assess reimbursable order management workflows and Project, Organization, Expenditure Type, and Task data; recommend improvements to accuracy and processing efficiency.
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Record and track incidents in JIRA; coordinate escalation with the DAI Helpdesk and PMO, and translate system deficiency guidance into practical user procedures.
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Support fiscal year close mock testing with DFAS and HQMC stakeholders; document results, exceptions, recommended fixes, and follow-up actions.
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Create job aids, training materials, and execution metrics; help users apply revised procedures and track whether corrective actions reduce repeat errors.
Required Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in a relevant field and at least six years supporting Federal financial management.
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Advanced Marine Corps financial systems expertise, including coding, structure, data standardization, USSGL posting logic, and technical closeout effects on USSGL accounts.
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In-depth knowledge of PBIS, DAI, ADVANA, and WYPC or its successor; ability to trace financial issues across systems and business processes.
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Experience researching financial discrepancies, documenting workflows and controls, and developing corrective actions, SOPs, or training materials.
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Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and data analysis skills; ability to prepare cost estimates, financial requirements analyses, and status reports. Relevant certifications as proposed for the position.
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