Clarification from the agency

Current federal civilian employees in the competitive service on permanent career or career-conditional appointments; Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; Current federal employees eligible under Interchange Agreements; and applicants eligible under special hiring authorities (Schedule A, etc.).

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Financial Managment Analyst, GS-0501-13, you will be responsible for:
•    Reviews financial reports and underlying data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards; resolves discrepancies through research and coordination with appropriate personnel. 
•    Conducts internal control reviews and testing activities in accordance with applicable Federal requirements (e.g., OMB Circular A-123), identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions. 
•    Supports audit readiness activities by responding to audit requests, analyzing findings, and assisting in the development and tracking of corrective actions. 
•    Analyzes financial processes, systems, and data to identify risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement in financial operations and reporting. 
•    Provides technical guidance to program staff and financial personnel on financial management processes, internal controls, and reporting requirements.

As a Financial Managment Analyst, GS-0501-14, you will be responsible for:

•    Leads complex analyses and projects involving financial systems, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
•    Serves as a technical authority on financial management and internal control matters affecting multiple programs or organizations.
•    Develops and interprets policies and guidance related to financial management and internal control activities.
•    Evaluates complex financial environments, including those involving multiple organizations, and recommends approaches to address risk and ensure effective control.
•    Advises senior leadership on financial management issues, risks, and control considerations.

Conditions of employment

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13
One year of experience in either federal  service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience analyzing financial data, systems, or processes to identify discrepancies, risks, or areas for improvement and supporting financial reporting or program operations.
2. Experience supporting internal control activities (e.g., risk assessments, control reviews, or testing) and identifying or documenting control deficiencies and corrective actions.
3. Experience supporting audit or compliance activities, including responding to audit requests, analyzing findings, or assisting in the implementation of corrective actions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1.    Knowledge of financial management principles and practices to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and support reporting requirements.
2.    Knowledge of internal control concepts and federal requirements (e.g., A-123) to support control assessments and testing activities.
3.    Ability to support audit readiness activities, analyze findings, and assist in developing corrective actions.
4.    Ability to evaluate financial systems and processes to identify inefficiencies and support improvements.
5.   Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal stakeholders to support financial management activities.

Specialized Experience for the GS-14
One year of experience in either federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of  three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience leading multifaceted financial analyses of processes, systems, or data to identify risks, trends, and systemic issues and recommend solutions.    
2. Experience evaluating internal controls and assessing risk in accordance with federal financial management requirements (e.g., OMB Circular A-123), including identifying control deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.  
3.  Experience advising stakeholders on financial management issues, including resolving complex problems and developing guidance, or influencing decisions to improve financial operations and accountability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1.    Knowledge of financial management principles to lead complex analyses, identify systemic risks, and advise leadership.
2.    Knowledge of internal control frameworks to design, evaluate, and improve control environments.
3.    Ability to evaluate complex financial processes involving multiple stakeholders or organizations, identify risks, and assess control responsibilities in complex environments.
4.    Ability to lead audit readiness efforts and resolve complex financial management and control issues.
5.   Ability to develop guidance and influence stakeholders to adopt financial management and control improvements.

How you will be evaluated

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

We use a multi-step process to review and evaluate applicants:

1. Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications

Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your submitted resume and documents to determine if you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, including any required education, experience, and/or selective placement factors. You will be rated as ineligible if you are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply) or your application is missing any required documents. You will be rated as not qualified if you do not possess the minimum qualification requirements.

2. Rating and Ranking

If you are found to meet both the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, we will assess the quality of your experience and the extent to which you possess the required KSAs by comparing your submitted resume and documents against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. (The occupational questionnaire is the list of questions in the automated system that you will have an opportunity to answer once you apply for the position). Based on the outcome of this evaluation, you will be assigned a numerical score (out of 100 possible). If your responses to the occupational questionnaire are not substantiated by your submitted resume, you may be eliminated from receiving further consideration.

3. Referral and Selection

If you are found to be amongst the most highly qualified applicants, you will be referred to the selecting official. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview, check your references, and/or request that you submit a writing sample or complete a written assessment or exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position.

• Your DD-214 or Statement of Service shows if you qualify for Veterans' Preference, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 or the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heros Act. We prefer the member 4 copy of your DD-214.
• If you are a disabled veteran and want to claim preference, you must submit a letter on VA letterhead with your overall combined service-connected disability rating.
• If you are claiming military spouse preference, include proof of marital status, like a marriage certificate.
• A separation notification used to determine employment eligibility.
• Your SF-15 shows if you qualify for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

• A resume demonstrating your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiating your responses to the occupational questionnaire.  

Please limit your resume to 2 pages with the font size no smaller than 10 points.  If your resume is more than 2 pages, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for the qualifications determination. 

• If you are a current or former federal employee (including current U.S. Department of Education employees), you must also submit: • A Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which demonstrates your competitive status eligibility. To verify your eligibility, we will review your SF-50 to determine your tenure (block 24) and position occupied (block 34). Examples of sufficient SF-50s include appointments, promotions, within-grade increases, and pay adjustments. If you currently hold or previously held a federal position at or above the highest grade of this position or you have/had promotion potential at or above the highest grade of this position, you must also submit an SF-50 documenting your highest grade level held or promotion potential. Examples of sufficient SF-50s include appointments and promotions. • A Copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal and Awards, as applicable. Your performance appraisal and awards are requested to further assess the quality of your experience should your application be referred to the selecting official.
• If you are claiming eligibility under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit: • A copy of your DD-214 that shows active service and character of discharge, member copy 4 (Separated Members only); OR • A certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days from the date of application (Current Active Duty Members only); AND/OR • The Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) AND all documents indicated on the form as proof of type of preference.
• If you are claiming eligibility under any Special Hiring Authority, you must submit: • Adequate proof of your eligibility (e.g., Documentation of noncompetitive eligibility as a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Documentation of noncompetitive eligibility for employment under Schedule A as a person with severe physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.)

• Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP)?

  • If you are a current or former Federal employee who was displaced (for example, due to a Reduction-in-Force) and want priority consideration, you must submit the documents listed below.
  • Required documents for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration (All are required):
    • RIF as the Nature of Action (Box 5B)
    • Career or career-conditional status (Box 24 must be 1 or 2)
    • Competitive status (Box 34 must be 1)
    • Promotion potential or full performance level of the position from which you were or are being displaced. This is likely your appointment SF-50 for that position.
    • Duty location
  1. Proof that you were displaced, such as Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notice or notice of proposed removal.
  2. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing:
  3. Your most recent performance appraisal showing a rating of Fully Successful or higher.
  • Your Federal position at the time you were displaced must be within the local commuting area for a location listed in this announcement. The definition of local commuting area varies based on duty location and hiring agency policy. To receive priority consideration, you must also be found well-qualified, which means you score 75 or higher based on this announcement's assessment rating criteria.

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