Financial Management and Internal Controls Specialist

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Financial Management and Internal Controls Specialist providing support to NASA's Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Executing internal control assessments and audit preparation activities.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWashington • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Financial Management and Internal Controls Specialist provides support to NASA’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).
Executing A-123 / internal control assessment.
Supporting audit preparation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation (e.g., narratives, flow charts, etc).
Testing or designing internal controls.
Having knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Apply federal accounting, financial management, and audit knowledge/expertise when assisting with the development of solutions and providing recommendations to client.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoW 'PUBLIC TRUST'.
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree
THREE (3) or more years' of experience supporting financial management, auditing, internal controls and/or federal financial policy
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.
Currently possess one or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Program Management Professional (PMP), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal control assessmentaudit preparationprocess documentationtesting internal controlsdesigning internal controlsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principlesfederal accountingfinancial managementaudit knowledgefinancial policy

Certifications

Certified Public AccountantProgram Management ProfessionalCertified Government Financial Manager