FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.. Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade 7 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-9 One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade 7 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: researching and interpreting financial regulations, policies and laws to provide substantive recommendations and advice to managers; analyzing and evaluating reports and data from financial systems to identify issues and discrepancies; and researching and interpreting financial policies and laws to resolve financial issues. GS-11 One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade 9 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: analyzing financial and accounting operations to recommend process improvements; monitoring and evaluating financial systems to identify weaknesses and ensure compliance with internal controls; and analyzing the impact of applicable laws and regulations on an organization’s financial policies, operations and systems and recommending changes to maintain compliance. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade 9 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-12One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade 11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: data analysis of financial information using Microsoft Excel, Access, or other data visualization tools on financial and resource management data in a working capital fund environment to support data driven recommendations and advice to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations and to assist leadership in the completing financial missions. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade 11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Who may apply: United States Citizens