FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST Job in Alexandria, VA

Vacancy No. DE-12626043-25-TL Department Washington Headquarters Services
Salary $82,764.00 to $107,590.00 Grade 11 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/31/2024 Close Date 1/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Alexandria, VA


Summary

This position is located within Financial Management Directorate (FMD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS).
Selectees will serve as a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

  • Contacts subordinate reporting components as needed to obtain explanations of unusual deviation and variations in reported data, particularly expenditures which must be reconciled with Treasury cash at the appropriation level. Reviews reports and initiates appropriate corrections to resolve errors and irregularities in reported data.
  • Reviews billing, cash, funding, expenditures and reporting transactions for accuracy and completeness and prepares all necessary documents to correct or adjust all phases of the affected transaction.
  • Accepts funding requests and funding transfer documents from other Defense Components and civilian agencies for work to be performed by WHS and its contracting office. Assigns appropriate fiscal coding to documents and coordinates with appropriate offices to accomplish the transfer of funds.
  • Monitors fund availability of expired and unexpired appropriation funding through control ledgers and recommend the approval or disapproval of funding reprogramming and/or certification actions.
  • Responsible for executing budgetary resources assigned and providing expert analysis and research on special areas of concern. Provides OSD customer base technical guidance and advice on all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (PPBES).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
  • Total salary varies depending on location of position
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment
  • Required to participate in the direct deposit program
  • This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Financial Management certification within two years of entrance of this position IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy.
  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • This position may be eligible for 100% Remote Work. Salary will be adjusted after selection is made and will be based on the employee's residence and work location

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience in: 1) Analyzing discrepancies between financial systems and funding authorities, commitments, obligations and disbursements; 2) Knowledge of accounting and budget procedures related to appropriation controls, transfer of funds, reimbursement of expenditures, refunds of administrative expenses, discounts; and Handling of partial funds.

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience in: 1) Analyzing discrepancies between financial systems and funding authorities, commitments, obligations and disbursements; and 2) Providing advice, assistance and analysis related to accounting and financial management.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience in: Application of financial, budgetary, and procurement procedures related to acquisition programs.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience in: 1) Application of financial, budgetary, and procurement procedures related to acquisition programs; and 2) Analyzing and comparing line obligations and expenditures in the approved operating budget. 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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:


Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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 that to the Human Resources Office.


Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Benefits

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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.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement.Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply.When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required Documents

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume may be submitted in any format that includes your name and contact information (telephone number and/or email).
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter: Indicate 1) the grade level (e.g. GS-13) for which you believe you are qualified; 2) the minimum grade level you are willing to accept; and 3) limit further content in the required "cover letter" to a one-sentence description of why you are a good fit for this occupation.
  • Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the Federal government competitive service and the highest grade held, if applicable.
  • College Transcript(s), if qualifying based on education.
  • DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities, if applicable.
  • Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable (e.g. military spouse, veteran of Peace Corps, have a disability qualifying for "Schedule A," etc.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section, above, ALL COMBINED INTO A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT (single PDF document is necessary to facilitate sharing of application with more hiring managers).

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
It is your responsibility to verify that all information in your resume and documents are legible and accurate.

Agency contact information

Washington HQ Services
Address
WHS Financial Management Directorate
Human Resources Directorate
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If, and only if, you have not received an email confirming receipt of your application after one week of submission, contact james.w.dillon6.civ@mail.mil. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive general or targeted notifications regarding the status of your application. Multiple position openings will be filled by this announcement, so you may receive many status updates as the process progresses.


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