This position is located in the General Services Administration- Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division . This position will be filled in Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC.
We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed within the same geographic location.
Summary
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This position is located in the General Services Administration- Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division . This position will be filled in Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC.
We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed within the same geographic location.
This position is open to:
Recent Graduates: If you completed a qualifying degree within the previous two years, you may apply. If you are a veteran who was prevented from applying during the 2-year period due to your military service, you may apply if your degree was completed within the last 6 years.
Enrolled students: If you will complete your degree requirements by closing date of this vacancy, you may apply.
This position is in the Financial Services Division, which is responsible for providing support and oversight for reimbursable activities, business system processes, and telecommunication services.. As a Financial Management Analyst, you will provide key analytical focus and impetus on financial and strategic planning efforts, performance measures, and the interpretation of data from GSA information systems.
Performs a detailed analysis and reconciliation of operating and financial data for compliance with policies, completeness, and accuracy to area specific accounting transactions. Perform financial analysis and administration functions for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer nationwide operating programs including tasks related to the formulation, presentation and execution of General Services Administration's annual budget. Retrieves, analyzes, organizes, and distributes vendor and financial data and information to ensure complete, reliable and consistent financial information and standard reports are provided to executives, managers, and employees within General Services Administration. Compiles and submits Accounts Receivable and/or outstanding claims information to the Department of Treasury.
Monitors and tracks expenditures against authorized levels. Projects spending during the fiscal year based on current spending levels, historical levels, financial trends, and other known factors. Performs specialized tasks, studies and/or projects, as assigned, with respect to the Office of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer such as participating in the review and analysis of General Services Administration's annual budget estimates and financial performance. Reviews and analyzes the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's programs and financial management activities to determine recommendations for improving effectiveness of budgetary controls and procedures.
Participates in financial analysis and planning activities related to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's financial community. Drafts necessary guidelines and policies for preparation of regional and Central Office operating program budget plans. Prepares monthly fund status reports and other financial statements. Identifies areas and types of corrective action needed, corrects records or advises the appropriate customer contact of action that may need to be taken as well as processes a variety of financial transactions in the financial system. Communicates financial information to a variety of audiences.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Signed participant agreement is required for employment under this Program
Applicant must provide college transcript(s)
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Serve a two year trial period, if required.
Register with the Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. 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 this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-09 salary range starts at $57,508.00 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must possess at least one of the following:
Specialized Experience:At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level of the federal service. Specialized experience is experience analyzing various programmatic, business, financial, and accounting matters. Such experience must have provided the applicant with a broad knowledge of financial management and analytical principles, concepts and practices necessary to evaluate the financial status of an organization. -OR-
Graduate Education: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related -OR-
A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: 7777
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled for this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to use information technology to accomplish routine or continuing tasks, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of financial management, including decision-making, statistical analysis methods and financial reporting.
Ability to understand plans and specifications and to monitor contractors work for conformance to contract requirements.
Ability to work independently on routine or continuing assignments.
Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of financial management.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
We will assess your application to make sure you:
are eligible to apply, e.g., a recent graduate; and
meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements, which are described in the Qualifications section
If you meet the criteria above, you will be referred to the selecting official. Veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you areclaiming veterans preference: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
College transcripts: Your transcripts must show a, b, and c:
(a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to graduate by DATE; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service)
(b) Name of your college or university
(c) Date your degree was awarded
If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree, but you are claiming Recent Graduate eligibility based on a previous degree, you must also include those transcripts.
If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
Washington Area Operations Center
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you areclaiming veterans preference: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
College transcripts: Your transcripts must show a, b, and c:
(a) Proof of recent graduate status (within past 2 years or on track to graduate by DATE; or within past 6 years if you were prevented from applying due to your military service)
(b) Name of your college or university
(c) Date your degree was awarded
If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree, but you are claiming Recent Graduate eligibility based on a previous degree, you must also include those transcripts.
If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
If you completed your education outside of the U.S., see Foreign Education information for guidance on what we can accept.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
Washington Area Operations Center
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
