Financial Management Specialist
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Office of Support Operations (OSO) Business Management and Continuity Branch is looking for a dynamic professional to enhance its financial management program. The branch ensures the most efficient and effective business practices are followed throughout the organization and serves as a conduit for OSO offices to plan manage and execute mission requirements.
- Serves as a Financial Management Specialist ensuring accurate budget planning formulation tracking (controls) and execution to meet organizational objectives.
- Determines financial management information needs coordinates with organizational stakeholders makes recommendations and develops and monitors financial systems and programs to assist the assigned organizations managers in fulfilling their financial responsibilities.
- Analyzes interprets compiles and summarizes the assigned organizations budget and program guidance.
- Monitors a variety of financial and statistical trends and prepares management financial reports for senior managers to inform them of negative or positive financial trends or conditions portrayed in financial records.
- Develops and prepares guidance reports briefings or analysis in response to requests for budget or financial information.
- Interacts and interfaces with programming and budgeting analysts resource managers agency professionals in support of budget justification and submission.
- CITIZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
- DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
- PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
- The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.
- This position is in the collective bargaining unit NTEU Chapter 293.
Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level.
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes:
1) Analyzing financial management operations programs and internal controls relating to budget formulation and execution; and
2) Providing financial/budget guidance and assistance to stakeholders; and
3) Compiling financial data from a variety of sources to solve financial issues; and
4) Managing projects and identifying challenges related to financial management.
ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:
Competency 1: Financial Management - Implements and/or advises on all financial aspects of the organization and the agency overall.
Competency 2: Financial Data Analysis and Reporting - Conducts studies and analysis of financial data; reports out on study findings.
Competency 3: Internal Controls and Compliance - Implements and/or advises on internal controls and compliance in accordance with advancements in the field and/or federal regulation and guidance; Conducts routine internal control reviews.
Competency 4: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability please contact . For religious-based accommodations please contact . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: For more information please click here. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicants criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at .
SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectees initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agencys policy. Please visit the agencys Compensation Overview page for more information.
Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments click here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPMs Career Transition Resources website.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT (LMWFA): The LMWFA provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. For more information click here.
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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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