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Financial Management Analyst

General Services Administration
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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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, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/14/2022 to 10/27/2022
Salary
$66,214 to - $103,176 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
GSA - US Locations, United States
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be occasional travel for training and meetings.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23STFA009TSMP
Control number
683314400

Duties

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GS-11 Duties:

Serves as a Financial Management Analyst responsible for assisting in the conducting of financial management projects and studies relating to planning, developing, implementing and evaluating financial management and accounting policy, systems, processes, methods, and procedures to enable and insure the timely and effective collection/delivery of financial information to all program and financial managers of GSA. Makes recommendations on findings of projects/studies conducted independently or by assigned teams in the resultant reports filed with the Division Director. Utilizes knowledge of financial management techniques to analyze current methods and provide problem solutions to a myriad of situations relating to financial management systems activities. Makes recommendations on findings of projects/studies conducted independently or by assigned teams in the resultant reports filed with the Division Director. Collects and analyzes data for operating, reporting, or remedial actions that may form the basis for financial management decisions. Conducts or participates in studies generating ideas and approaches for total financial management improvements. Selects and applies appropriate analytical techniques for use in predicting and assessing the effects of budgetary and/or program changes.

GS-12 Duties:

Conducts systematic examinations and appraisals of customer financial documents; analyzes and evaluates ongoing customer 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. Assists senior accountants in planning and developing segments of GSA's internal control architecture; assists in conducting reviews and assessments of internal controls initiatives Assists project leader or accountant in performing various segments of broad financial management projects and studies relating to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of financial management policies, processes, methods, and procedures. Assists others in helping to ensure the validity and technical accuracy of analytical findings and recommendations of studies/projects undertaken. Maintains comprehensive automated records and data on customer financials to allow for and expedite the in-house processing, tracking and management of customer vouchers and payments for transactions completed by the organization serviced; assures interface of customer financial information with the larger automated accounting management system; monitors accounting systems impacting customer operations and expenses or related customer activities/accounts. Provides advice and counsel to GSA operating officials on financial matters. Provides advice to GSA managers and customer officials on regulatory requirements, financial policies, the interpretation of data, and program improvements through analysis of program operations, monthly reports, and special systems edits. Provides recommendations regarding financial strategies and/or procedural changes designed to improve existing financial reporting and evaluation systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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 Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • 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.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 investigation level).
  • 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.

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.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here

The GS-11 salary range starts at $66,214 per year. The GS-12 salary range starts at $79,363 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 for the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience analyzing and advising on various programmatic, business, financial, and accounting matters. Such experience must have provided the applicant with a broad knowledge of financial management and analytical concepts and practices necessary to evaluate the financial status of an organization and recommend financial and/or programmatic changes in processes; OR I have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR I have a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

To qualify for the GS-12, 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 analyzing and advising on diverse programmatic, business, financial, and accounting matters. Such experience must have included conducting programmatic and management studies and audits that required the analysis of complex accounting systems; and the application of analytical and evaluative methods in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations or functions.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: AFGE or NFFE. Dependent upon location

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all. 

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall 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.  

  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles, theories, and practices of budgeting, accounting and financial management to participate in systematic studies and evaluations. Ability to develop strategies to respond to critical financial management issues.
  • Ability to analyze facts and financial and budgetary relationships, draw conclusions, and recommend solutions to problems as they impact financial systems in the agency.
  • Ability to use information technology to accomplish financial analysis tasks, including word processing, and spreadsheet 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. 

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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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