This is a three-step career ladder position within the Senate Financial Systems Program Office. An individual selected for this position will be placed in the position phase / pay band commensurate with their skills and level of experience: • PHASE I – Financial Systems Analyst I – Pay Band 7 • PHASE II – Financial Systems Analyst II – Pay Band 8 • PHASE III – Financial Systems Analyst III – Pay Band 10 Placement in the Financial Systems Analyst Phase I (Financial Systems Analyst I) would be for a period of approximately 12 to 24 months and would require completion of the Phase I Individual Development Plan. The individual would be provided opportunities for increased responsibility and upon successful completion of the development and performance goals specified in the Phase I Individual Development Plan, the individual will be granted a non-competitive promotion to Financial Systems Analyst Phase II (Financial Systems Analyst II) position, pay band 8. This placement would be for approximately 12 to 24 months and would require completion of the Phase II Individual Development Plan and a demonstrated ability to address increasingly complex financial system issues. Successful completion of Phase II will result in a non-competitive promotion to Financial Systems Analyst Phase III (Financial Systems Analyst III) position, pay band 10. NATURE OF WORK This is administrative work supporting the financial applications of the Senate. Work requires assisting with activities related to new financial applications, including participation in requirements, design meetings, and testing of software. Work is bound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generally accepted accounting principles; Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the Senate Ethics Manual, and Senate Disbursing Office and Financial Systems Program Office procedures, practices, and guidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities in handling assignments. The complete job description may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

PHASE I – Financial Systems Analyst I – Pay Band 7
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, or a related field, with one to two years of related administrative experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.
Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
Self-starter that demonstrates troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach in resolving problems and issues.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent organization skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy.
An individual must pass Phase I to move onto Phase II of the Career Ladder. A performance increase will be granted upon successful completion of Phase I.

PHASE II – Financial Systems Analyst II – Pay Band 8
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For advancement to this phase, an individual must either successfully complete Phase I Individual Development Plan and master the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or enter the position with two to four years of experience related to the following:
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and procedures regarding the processing of Senate financial transactions.
Knowledge of the functions, operations, policies, and procedures used by various financial systems user groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of Senate financial applications.
Skill in testing automated systems and documenting and communicating results effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to identify, analyze, and provide suggestions to issues encountered during testing.
Ability to assist or conduct formal training, either one-on-one, or in a group setting.
Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint.
Demonstrated proficiency with financial systems tools, including OnTime, SpiraTeam, and WebLoad.
Ability to utilize data tools developed for various financial systems projects.
An individual must pass Phase II to move onto Phase III of the Career Ladder. A performance increase will be granted upon successful completion of Phase II.

PHASE III – Financial Systems Analyst III – Pay Band 10
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
For advancement to this phase, an individual must successfully complete Phase II Individual Development Plan and master the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or enter the position with four to six years of experience related to the following:
Demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.
Demonstrated process improvement skills.
Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
Knowledge of the financial systems Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Demonstrated proficiency with operational activities associated with the financial system.
Knowledge of systems administration standards and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with systems performance monitoring tools.
Ability to maintain data tools developed for various financial system projects.
Introductory knowledge of Structure Query Language (SQL) and associated tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT (FOR ALL PHASES I, II, III)
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier.
Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS (FOR ALL PHASES I, II, III)
Employee demonstrates and possesses a strong interest in technology and its advancement.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.