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Financial Management Specialist

Smithsonian Institution
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Summary

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture.  This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), Office of Operations, Office of Finance and Budget. 

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/16/2025 to 06/30/2025
Salary
$120,579 to - $156,755 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Washington, DC
FEW vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Ad hoc telework based on agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Federal
Work schedule
Full-time - Full-Time, Permanent
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13 - Position is at full performance level: GS-13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
25R-DT-312652-MPA-NMAAHC
Control number
838696200

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Clarification from the agency

Current Smithsonian Institution Internal Employees/Agency Employees Only may apply including current Smithsonian Institution employees with Federal career/career-conditional status or eligibility. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Duties

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The Financial Management Specialist performs a wide variety of administrative, analytical and technical duties connected with the formulation, justification and execution of NMAAHC's budgets.

In this position, you will:

  • Prepare budget estimates for senior staff and program directors for various budgets and budget calls from central administration.  Assist said staff in developing budget estimates for Federal and Trust budgets for budget calls, internal use and for various monetary asks:  gifts, grants and contracts.
  • Perform budget formulation duties in the preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs as well as for future out year projections.
  • For top management's review and approval, prepare summary analyses of the request for appropriated funds and recommend priority uses.
  • Compile and coordinate presentation materials for assigned areas of budgets.  Continually monitor control point expenditures in relation to planned levels.  Prepare reports of analysis, making recommendations for remedial action.
  • Enter budgetary data into a variety of forms, schedules and reports.  Recommend and make adjustments when required.
  • Review progress of all obligations and maintain sufficient familiarity with operating and financial programs to make early recommendations for reprogramming actions.
  • Perform analyses of personnel and funding information for staffing and financial patterns to apply toward effective management of the NMAAHC.
  • Provide analyses and advice to program officials, managers and resource administrators on financial matters associated with the management and control of resources or funds.
  • Advise on and perform professional financial accounting duties.  Develop accounting procedures and resolve technical problems in executing a computerized, integrated accounting system.
  • Serve as Senior Procurement Officer responsible for approving orders of $10,000 and small purchasing authority in excess of $10,000.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as:  performing a wide variety of administrative, analytical, and technical duties connected with the formulation, justification, and execution of budgets; and providing guidance on purchasing and contracting regulations, policy, and procedures.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This position is included in the bargaining unit.  

Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position.  However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

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 first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:

  1. Knowledge of budget processes, procedures, and requirements.
  2. Ability to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding.
  3. Ability to communicate in writing.
  4. Ability to use accounting systems.
  5. Skill in oral communication.

Important Note:

Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.


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