See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for important information about this position.
This is an advanced developmental position leading to the GS-12 full performance level.
Work involves performing a variety of financial management functions, including financial management studies, integrative analysis and development of financial business processes
See DUTIES for additional responsibilities at the full performance level.
Summary
See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for important information about this position.
This is an advanced developmental position leading to the GS-12 full performance level.
Work involves performing a variety of financial management functions, including financial management studies, integrative analysis and development of financial business processes
See DUTIES for additional responsibilities at the full performance level.
Yes—as determined by the agency policy - To participate in telework, you must reside within a 2-hour commute to your assigned ODS by the time of your appointment.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Flex-Time / Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) may be authorized
Vacancy is open to All US Citizens. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is Woodlawn, Maryland. To participate in telework, you will be required to reside within a 2-hour commute to this ODS by the time of your appointment.
This is an advanced developmental position leading to the GS-12 full performance level (PD #2F0580). The duties of this position are developmental in nature and are characteristic of the full performance level.
At the GS-12 full performance level, duties include:
Develops recommendations and advice on sensitive or confidential financial matters that will impact the interpretation or development of financial policies and programs. Develops, issues, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
Conducts special studies and analytical assignments to analyze, evaluate, monitor and improve financial operations.
Researches and applies a range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, analyze and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
Reviews financial systems (including sensitive or confidential financial systems) to ensure accuracy and correctness, as well as conformance with requirements and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
Supports the development, maintenance and enhancement of new and existing financial systems. Manages access to financial systems owned by external agencies or contractors.
Coordinates sensitive financial matters across agency components and with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinates and participates in audits, and/or related internal control activities to ensure the agency is in compliance with prevailing laws, regulations, guidance and other matters.
U.S. Citizenship required. Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
See QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW TO APPLY for other information specific to this position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for this GS-11 Financial Management Analyst position you must demonstrate:
(1) at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience OR
(2) Optional Education OR
(3) A combination of Specialized Experience and Optional Education
(1) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gainedin a federal position at or above GS-09 OR (if your position/experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level equivalent to GS-09.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is administrative work, financial in nature, that primarily consists of interpreting and applying fiscal, financial, accounting or budgetary policies and procedures in the execution of business operations.
If you perform this kind of work, your resume must specifically describe it, in your own words.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.
An affirmative response to the online questionnaire is not sufficient to demonstrate experience.
Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
SAMPLE DUTIES THAT DEMONSTRATE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
(a) interpreting and applying financial policies and procedures in the performance of a workload;
(b) examining financial documents for accuracy, adequacy of information and compliance with regulations;
(c) posting financial data using automated accounting systems;
(d) calculating, adjusting and posting financial information to claimant's records (such as computing monthly benefit amounts [such as for Disability, Retirement, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare and Survivor cases], workers' comp, earned income, unemployment benefits, disability and pension payments, various withholdings, etc);
(e) issuing payments, including benefit authorizations;
(f) maintaining and tracking payments and financial transactions;
(g) reconciling financial records and identifying and correcting discrepancies, including under- or
overpayments; or
(h) monitoring and/or reporting on financial obligations and expenditures.
(2)OPTIONAL EDUCATION: Applicants without specialized experience can meet Minimum Qualifications with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (or LL.M. if related) OR at least 3 full years of higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. (generally at least 54 semester hours beyond a bachelor's degree). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work.
(3)COMBINATION: Applicants without the full amount of Specialized Experience or the full amount of Optional Education can meet Minimum Qualifications with a combination of Specialized Experience and qualifying graduate-level education. (Only graduate education beyond the second academic year can be considered when combining education and experience.) This is the most difficult option to demonstrate - if you meet the requirement in another way, use that instead.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (e.g., Specialized Experience and/or Optional Education) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CAREER-LADDER POSITION
This is an advanced developmental position leading to the GS-12 full performance level.
Assignments are developmental in nature; trainees work under the general direction of the designated supervisor, who sets overall objectives and deadlines.
The supervisor or higher-graded analyst provides general instructions on new assignments, furnishes advice and guidance and is available to answer questions and assist in solving problems.
Assignments in this position are not as broad and/or inclusive as assignments in the full performance position. Duties generally require the trainee to keep abreast of daily operations and the status of various projects; work requires the application of standard communications and analytical techniques.
Consideration for promotion is at the discretion of management and is based on the existence of higher-level work, your ability to perform that work, administrative requirements and current agency and/or organizational restrictions.
Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to these conditions will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees.
Education
Applicants using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications for this position must submit a full transcript (or transcripts) to support that claim.
EDUCATION IN LIEU OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Your transcript must show that you earned a Ph.D. (or LL.M. if related) OR completed at least 3 years of qualifying graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. Generally, 3 years of graduate level education is demonstrated by 54 semester hours of successfully completed graduate-level courses.
EDUCATION IN COMBINATION WITH SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Your transcript must show that you completed more than 2 academic years of graduate-level education (generally more than 36 semester hours) and your resume must show that you have a portion of the required experience. This is the most difficult option to demonstrate and should only be claimed if you can't meet another option.
TRANSCRIPTS:
Must include your name, the name of the school, the date of completion and the degree earned. If you are demonstrating education leading to a Ph.D., your transcript must show your name, the name of the educational institution, course titles and number of credits successfully completed in the Ph.D. program.
DO NOT SUBMIT A DIPLOMA IN LIEU OF A TRANSCRIPT.
If you claim education to meet Minimum Qualifications, you must upload transcripts with your application. Documents submitted via email, fax or regular mail will not be accepted.
If selected, you may be required to provide an original transcript.
Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also submit documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or that full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.
OTHER NOTES:
See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for information on qualifying for this position.
See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for information on applying for this position.
This is a GS-11 career-ladder position leading to the GS-12 full performance level.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) may be authorized.
Telework may be approved after all conditions for telework have been met.
This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is SSA Headquarters, Woodlawn, Maryland. To participate in telework, you must reside within a 2-hour commute to this ODS by the time of your appointment.
Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.
This is a high-risk public trust position. If selected, you may be required to complete SF-85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted.
Location of Position:
SSA Headquarters, Woodlawn, Maryland
Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM)
Office of Financial Policy and Operations (OFPO)
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.
(1) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on responses to the experience questions in the online questionnaire.
2) Using your score, eligible applicants will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups:
-- Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and
-- Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
-- Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
Veterans' Preference points are considered during this part of the evaluation.
(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your application documents will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the required Specialized Experience and/or Optional Education.
Your resume must describe duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.
-- Knowledge of legislation and regulations affecting financial operations
-- Ability to analyze financial or accounting data
-- Ability to assess financial systems
-- Skill in presenting ideas, recommendations and resolutions, both orally and in writing
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for more resume requirements.
It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your SSA-45.
Affirmative responses to the eligibility questions and experience in the online questionnaire are subject to verification.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the required Specialized Experience and/or Optional Education will be referred to the hiring manager and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.
Your description of your knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability.
PRIORITY SELECTION:
Eligible, well-qualified ICTAPapplicants will receive first consideration if appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS).
Veterans' Preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.
Qualified preference-eligibles who demonstrate a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed in the Best Qualified category.
See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.
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.
Resume - all applicants(you are encouraged to use SSA-45) Transcript - if Optional Education is claimed SF-50 - recommended for current and former federal employees Veterans' documents - if claimed Military Spouse documents - if claimed ICTAP documents -- if claimed
DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
RESUME must include:
-- your name and contact information
-- employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week
-- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position
-- your grade and pay scale (if your position is or was federal) and
-- a clear descriptions of the duties performed that relate to the experience required for this position.
If you no longer hold a position it must show an ending date.
Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or
achievements. You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
TRANSCRIPT - ONLY required for applicants claiming education in lieu of (or in combination with) specialized experience - it must clearly show your name, the name of the school, the program in which you were enrolled and the degree earned (or courses completed, if applicable).
SF-50 - recommended for current and former federal employees
VETERANS DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service. (*See below if still on active duty.) This information must be provided to establish veteran's preference.
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military.
ICTAP - see Career Transition (opm.gov) --must provide:
-- written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and
-- most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent
ICTAP only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from other federal agencies.
CTAP only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from SSA - currently no one meets this requirement.
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended
(6) Print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) June 14, 2024 and must include:
(1) responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume
(3) uploaded transcript, if education is claimed
(4) uploaded eligibility documents, if applicable (DD-214, VA Letter, military spouse documents, RIF letter, etc)
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
DCBFM - OFPO
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.
No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.
HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.
You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.
Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume - all applicants(you are encouraged to use SSA-45) Transcript - if Optional Education is claimed SF-50 - recommended for current and former federal employees Veterans' documents - if claimed Military Spouse documents - if claimed ICTAP documents -- if claimed
DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
RESUME must include:
-- your name and contact information
-- employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week
-- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position
-- your grade and pay scale (if your position is or was federal) and
-- a clear descriptions of the duties performed that relate to the experience required for this position.
If you no longer hold a position it must show an ending date.
Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or
achievements. You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
TRANSCRIPT - ONLY required for applicants claiming education in lieu of (or in combination with) specialized experience - it must clearly show your name, the name of the school, the program in which you were enrolled and the degree earned (or courses completed, if applicable).
SF-50 - recommended for current and former federal employees
VETERANS DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service. (*See below if still on active duty.) This information must be provided to establish veteran's preference.
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military.
ICTAP - see Career Transition (opm.gov) --must provide:
-- written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and
-- most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent
ICTAP only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from other federal agencies.
CTAP only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from SSA - currently no one meets this requirement.
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended
(6) Print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) June 14, 2024 and must include:
(1) responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume
(3) uploaded transcript, if education is claimed
(4) uploaded eligibility documents, if applicable (DD-214, VA Letter, military spouse documents, RIF letter, etc)
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
DCBFM - OFPO
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.
No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.
HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.
You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.
Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
