The Department of the Navy (DON) Financial Management Career Program (FMCP) offers an exceptional pathway for talented individuals seeking a rewarding career in government service. The FMCP is dedicated to building a world-class financial management workforce by recruiting, hiring, and rigorously training top-tier professionals.
FMCP: Your Stepping Stone to Financial Expertise
This comprehensive two-year program combines structured on-the-job training with diverse rotational assignments and unique learning opportunities, designed to cultivate highly skilled financial management experts. FMCP participants, known as Trainees and Associates, are officially part of the FMCP but are based at various Navy and Marine Corps locations across the United States, referred to as “Homeports.” Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are strategically placed in permanent positions at their respective Homeports, equipped to meet the evolving demands of the DON’s financial management workforce. The FMCP recruits for critical roles such as Financial Management Analysts (series 501) and Accountants (series 510) at the GS-7/9/11 levels for Trainees and GS-9/11/12 for Associates.
US Navy Financial Management Career Program Mission to recruit and train superior financial professionals.
FM Trainee Program (FMTP): Entry-Level Excellence
The Financial Management Trainee Program (FMTP) is a rigorous 24-month program tailored for entry-level financial managers, known as “Trainees.” This program is your entry point into the DON as a Financial Management Analyst or Accountant (job series 501 and 510, respectively) at the GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11 levels.
FMTP Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration from an accredited institution, obtained within the last two years.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.95.
- Ability to secure and maintain a secret security clearance.
- Willingness to sign a mobility agreement, indicating flexibility in assignment locations.
- U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
- Commitment to obtain the Department of Defense Financial Management (DoD FM) Certification Level I upon program completion, demonstrating professional competency in financial management within the DoD.
FM Associate Program (FMAP): Mid-Career Advancement
For experienced professionals, the Financial Management Associate Program (FMAP) offers a 24-month accelerated development path for mid-level financial managers, known as “Associates.” Associates enter the DON at the GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 levels as Financial Management Analysts or Accountants (job series 501 and 510).
FMAP Requirements:
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration from an accredited university, completed within the past two years, signifying advanced knowledge in the field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.95, reflecting a strong academic record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance, essential for accessing sensitive government information.
- Agreement to sign a mobility agreement, indicating readiness for diverse assignments.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Requirement to achieve the DoD FM Certification Level I upon program completion, underscoring commitment to professional standards in defense financial management.
