Financial Management Analyst

Duties
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This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense."

Typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as a proactive problem solver for all functions within the Systems Division and develops management programs for internal controls over financial reporting based on materiality and risk of selected operational and system related processes.
• Provides policy interpretations and functional recommendations on diverse system and accounting management issues; and develops recommendations involving substantive impact on policies, procedures, and systems.
• Performs a variety of other oversight tasks related to financial planning and administration of financial systems.
• Employs statistical and other sampling techniques to review subsidiary accounts and verifies service has reconciled them to the general ledger.
• Accomplishes audit and reconciliation of general ledger transactions, accounts, and database systems, which are affected by a number of appropriations, allocations, and allotments.
• Prepares and analyzes reports, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program, or selectee must obtain and maintain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position may require travel up to 20% away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position may require you to work other than normal duty station hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualification Standard: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/

You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-07 in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which demonstrates the following: Understanding procedural guidance and providing technical assistance to the organization; Assisting with System Requirements and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Operations; Assisting in studies, special surveys, or assisting with projects to determine impact on finance and accounting operations; Collaborating with others with the development of procedures to determine suitability of Artificial intelligence and/or RPA solutions; Assisting with programs as a technical source regarding system issues governing the recording of obligations, reimbursable orders, earnings, cost transfers, billings, collections, disbursements and expenditures for all fund types; Helping senior leadership with the application of financial management theories, concepts, principles, and standards related to the development, execution and maintenance of strategic and operational plans; Understanding policies and systems and helping with improvements in economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; Assisting with improving internal management controls, policies, and procedures; Assisting with audit and reconciliation of general ledger transactions, accounts, and database systems; AND assisting with the preparation of reports, justifications, and background papers for upper management.

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I have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education must have been completed in an U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts are required at the time of application.

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I have some specialized experience as described in A but less than one year, and I have more than two years but less than three years of graduate education as described in B. I have computed the percentage of these requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.).

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-09 in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which demonstrates the following: Making recommendations regarding procedural guidance and providing technical assistance for the organization; Identifying System Requirements and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Operations; Participating in studies, special surveys or participating in projects to determine impact on finance and accounting operations; Assisting with the development of procedures to determine suitability of Artificial intelligence and/or RPA solutions; Managing programs and assisting as the technical authority on system issues governing the recording of obligations, reimbursable orders, earnings, cost transfers, billings, collections, disbursements and expenditures for all fund types; Making recommendations to senior leadership on the application of financial management theories, concepts, principles, and standards related to the development, execution and maintenance of strategic and operational plans; Maintaining policies and systems and making recommendations for improvements in economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; Making recommendations on improving internal management controls, policies, and procedures; Participating in audit and reconciliation of general ledger transactions, accounts, and database systems; AND preparing reports, justifications, and background papers for upper management.

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I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. Education must have been completed in an U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts are required at the time of application.

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I have some specialized experience as described in A but less than one year, and I have more than two years, but less than three years of graduate education as described in B. I have computed the percentage of these requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify).

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-11 in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which demonstrates the following: Providing procedural guidance and technical assistance for the organization; Advising on System Requirements and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Operations; Conducting studies, special surveys or establishes projects to determine impact on finance and accounting operations; Developing procedures to determine suitability of Artificial intelligence and/or RPA solutions; Overseeing management programs and serving as the technical authority on system issues governing the recording of obligations, reimbursable orders, earnings, cost transfers, billings, collections, disbursements and expenditures for all fund types; Advising senior leadership on the application of financial management theories, concepts, principles, and standards related to the development, execution and maintenance of strategic and operational plans; Overseeing policies and systems and identifying the need for improvement in economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; Improving internal management controls, policies, and procedures; Conducting audit and reconciliation of general ledger transactions, accounts, and database systems; AND overseeing the preparation of reports, justifications, and background papers for upper management.
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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pagesFor qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

Education

ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE?
You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You MUST provide a copy of official or unofficial transcripts or degrees in your application package. It may also be acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc.). 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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study

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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active-duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.