As a Financial Management Analyst, you will perform a wide range of financial analysis duties related to the development and implementation of financial management programs.
Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
Summary
As a Financial Management Analyst, you will perform a wide range of financial analysis duties related to the development and implementation of financial management programs.
Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
Your application will be considered if you are a:
• GSA employee (must be employed in organization and/or geographic area of consideration)
• GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
As a Financial Management Analyst will perform the following duties:
Performs overall financial management analysis involving accounting, auditing, budget, and profit and loss analysis for assigned activities and customers in order to support regional and national policies and procedures. Conducts systematic examinations and appraisals of customer financial documents. Analyzes and evaluates ongoing expenditures to ensure timely obligations occur in conjunction with anticipated customer budget forecasts. Reviews and assesses continual changes in customer program plans and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones. Works with financial personnel to recommend fiscal adjustments based on analysis of financial and budgetary relationships. Maintains comprehensive automated records and data on financials to allow for and expedite the in-house processing, tracking and management of vouchers and payments. Assures interface of financial information with the larger automated accounting management system. Monitors accounting systems impacting operations and income, expenses or related activities/accounts. Analyzes program operations, recurring reports, and special systems edits and provides advice to GSA managers and customer officials on regulatory requirements, financial policies, the interpretation of data, and program improvements. Prepares financial statements for required GSA financial reporting processes. Develops reports based on management or customer requests. Provides recommendations regarding financial strategies and/or procedural changes designed to improve financial reporting and evaluation systems. Ensures the validity and technical accuracy of analytical findings and recommendations of studies/projects. Works with senior analysts in planning and developing segments of GSA's internal control architecture; assists in conducting reviews and assessments of internal controls initiatives. Provides advice and counsel to GSA leadership on financial matters. Reviews and analyzes GSA financial policies and practices.
This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements that are geographically specific to:
The duty station will be determined upon selection and will be located within the geographic area described.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 investigation level).
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-12 salary range starts at $87491.00 per year.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing analysis and advice regarding financial programs and systems and must include the following:
monitoring financial reports for accuracy and fund management;
analyzing financial data to determine whether existing operations, procedures, policies and reports meet organizational objectives;
reviewing, analyzing and reporting upon financial income and expense statements using established accounting principles;
performing analysis for new and unusual accounting situations and determining their proper treatment; and
using automated systems and tools to conduct financial analysis.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE or NFFE (Dependent upon location)
Additional vacancies may be filled from 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.
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. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles, theories, and practices of Governmental/GSA budgeting, accounting and financial management to participate in systematic studies and evaluations. Ability to analyze facts and financial and budgetary relationships, draw conclusions, and recommend solutions to problems as they impact financial systems in the agency.
Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Federal budgets. Ability to use information technology to accomplish routine tasks, including extracting budget and program data, and utilizing word-processing and spreadsheet and database applications.
Knowledge of financial management decision-making, statistical analysis methods, and financial reporting. Skill in written communication in order to prepare clear and concise reports, plans, analyses, and correspondence. Skill in oral communication to make formal and informal presentations to higher level management.
Ability to work productively and cooperatively as a member of a project team on financial management projects. Ability to develop strategies to respond to critical financial management issues. Detailed knowledge of internal controls.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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.
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. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division
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, that 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 application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
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.
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. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division
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, that 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 application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
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.
