Summary

This is a public notice for FAA authorized Financial Specialist/Analyst (0501) positions open to U.S. Citizens. Positions may be announced for FV-F through K or grades FG-7 through 15 to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
03/10/2023 to 03/06/2024
Salary
$43,544 - $161,775 per year
The salary listed does not include locality. Locality will be determined on the duty location of the selectee.
Pay scale & grade
FV F - K
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
- May be filled in various FAA duty locations
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
0501 Financial Administration And Program
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AAC-FAA-23-PUB NOT-83491
Control number
711957100

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals with disabilities
Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Individuals w/Disabilities, 30% or More, VRA

Duties

Incumbent will serve as a Financial Specialist/Analyst providing financial support in areas such as budget formulation, financial execution and fiscal policy interpretation for major programs. Provides analysis, validation, processing of financial transactions and issues involving the full range of financial management services and accounting functions. Positions require knowledge of the agency mission, policies, regulations, applicable laws and guidance; interpreting and developing detailed financial reports; and financial analytical methods and techniques for assessing organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The work requires special assignments such as preparing reports for area of special interests, developing and presenting reports of accomplishments and results of assignments.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Positions may be filled at any band level.
Duty location may be negotiable upon request.

Qualifications

Reference OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-F LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, with at least one year equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university.

OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-G LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F (GS/FG 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Financial Specialist/Analyst position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: applying knowledge using financial databases; reading, interpreting, and summarizing financial data; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement, communicate effectively to targeted audiences, and/or creation of financial system queries and reports.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:

Successful completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Must be gained from an accredited college or university.

OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-H LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (GS/FG 10-11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Financial Specialist/Analyst position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: experience in preparing trend and historical analysis to support recommendations; experience with analyzing, interpreting and developing detailed financial reports; experience in the use of financial metrics and practices; experience and demonstrate understanding, use, and application of a variety of software i.e. spreadsheet, database, graphics and word processing.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-I LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (GS/FG 12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Financial Specialist/Analyst position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: analyzing and reconciling transactional data within the financial accounting system and external source systems to ensure proper accounting flow and financial reporting. Resolving problems relating to all aspects of accounting by adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other guidance received from Treasury, OMB, and OFM. Interpreting and adapting regulations to meet reporting requirements and various systems limitations. Identifying methods to improve cost, quality and timeliness of organizational activities through business process re-engineering.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-J LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (GS/FG 13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Financial Specialist/Analyst position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: planning, execution, risk management; scheduling, measurements, maintenance and implementation of national financial management or accounting systems; analyze requirements to ensure standardization of system functionality accounting and/or financial management, financial planning and control; preparing and reviewing management reports; interprets and applies policies applicable to financial management; experience with Federal budgetary process, including formulation, presentation, and execution phases.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-K LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (GS/FG 14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Financial Specialist/Analyst position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: experience developing and rendering authoritative guidance of all accounting principles, regulations, directives and legal requirements; analyzing and interpreting a wide range of financial management information, statistical data, and reports to provide end results and recommendations for improvements; experience applying accounting principles and methodologies to prepare financial or program reports, research and analyze regulatory processes and communicate processes to others internal and external to the organization; conducting financial reviews to determine compliance with Federal laws, policies and/or the lawful use of revenue; managing programs/projects using project management and analytical skills.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

Preview Job Questionnaire

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

4) Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov and reference the announcement number.

5) This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

6) Duty Location may be negotiable upon request.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

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.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

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.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Transcripts and other documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded in USAJobs or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

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

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

Employer's name and address

Supervisor name and phone number

Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov

Phone

1 (000) 000-0000

Email

9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-C400
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Required Documents

Transcripts and other documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded in USAJobs or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

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

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

Employer's name and address

Supervisor name and phone number

Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov

Phone

1 (000) 000-0000

Email

9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-C400
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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The public

Individuals with disabilities

Special authorities