Financial Management Analyst

Duties
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• Performs or advises on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration.
• Analyzes, interprets, and presents financial data of the organization's programs and administrative operations.
• Identifies variances/discrepancies, performs Root Cause Analysis and report findings regarding budgetary concerns.
• Conduct special studies on programs unique to the organizations funded activities.
• Serve as liaison in matters pertaining to audit/audit assertion, monthly, quarterly or annual financial reporting, and/or data requirements.
• Utilize financial systems to analyze large volumes of data, interpret results, and conduct audits.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This is a DOD Financial Management position. Incumbent must complete training and meet requirements for certification at Level 2 within 2 years of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain certification may result in adverse action.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

For GS-09
Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) utilizing automated financial management systems to analyze financial accounts and/or transactions; and (2) assisting and/or preparing routine financial accounting reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance or Accounting.

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Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

For GS-11
Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) utilizing automated financial management systems to analyze financial accounts and/or transactions; and (2) assisting and/or preparing routine financial accounting reports; and (3) applying financial/budgeting policies and regulations to conduct financial oversight, budget formulation and/or execution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education : Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance or Accounting.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

For GS-12
Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) utilizing automated financial management systems to analyze financial accounts and/or transactions; and (2) assisting and/or preparing routine financial accounting reports; and (3) applying financial/budgeting policies and regulations to conduct financial oversight, budget formulation and/or execution; and (4) performing analysis of financial data to monitor budget and accounting performance for corrective action. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ .

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-12 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition, pending time in grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the next higher/target level grade duties.