Financial Data Analyst
Job Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
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Job Summary
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- As a Financial Data Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties. If selected at the GS-12 Level the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.
- Provides financial information services and ensuring DLA financial management systems perform optimally to produce accurate reliable and timely financial information.
- Works with stakeholders on enhancements of data models to reflect major changes in business requirements business operations and new datasets.
- Develops models forecasts and visualization based on generally accepted statistical methods.
- Develops and applies methods to identify collect process and analyze large volumes of data to build and enhance products processes and systems.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to team members for the interpretation of system controls.
- Provides support to functional experts who facilitates the end-to-end business cycle design as fully synchronized with DLAs continually evolving strategic direction and transformational programs.
- Designs develops synthesizes and displays quantitative data using interactive reports dashboards and visualizations. i.e. (Alteryx Excel SAS SQL R Python VBA JAVA D3 Power BI QLIK Tableau etc.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Flexible( Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
- This position requires DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification within 2 years in accordance with DoD Instruction 1300.26 DoD Directive 5118.03 and section 1599d of Title 10 U.S.C. Once obtained you must maintain and improve proficiency.
To qualify for a Financial Data Analyst your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only) time-after-competitive appointment minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Evaluating and optimizing financial management programs by applying comprehensive knowledge of governing regulations laws and data systems to resolve administrative challenges and streamline organizational work methods.
- Conducting financial analysis and forecasting utilizing data modeling and earned value management (EVM) to evaluate key financial indicators and historical trends to develop business insights and drive data managed decisions.
- Assisting in the execution of end-to-end audit readiness and sustainment activities supporting the testing of internal controls drafting standard operating procedures and monitoring correction action plans to resolve audit deficiencies.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106 DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016 Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana cocaine opiates heroin phencyclidine amphetamines methamphetamines fentanyl norfentanyl methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law Marijuana is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.
