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Financial Operations Analyst

General Services Administration
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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Summary

As a Financial Operations Analyst, the incumbent performs a wide range of program and financial analysis duties related to the development and implementation of financial management programs. 

Location of position: GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Washington, DC

We are currently filling one vacancy additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/16/2023 to 08/29/2023
Salary
$84,025 to - $122,459 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Washington, DC
FEW vacancies
Kansas City, MO
FEW vacancies
Fort Worth, TX
FEW vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required for meetings and/or training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23STFA348RMMP
Control number
743427600

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Duties

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This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy. The duty station will be determined upon selection and must be a physical address (not a PO Box) located within approximately a 50 miles radius of the geographic areas listed/described.

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Washington, D.C.

As a Financial Operations Analyst, you will be performing the following duties:

  • Assists Supervisor or accountant in performing various segments of broad financial management projects and studies relating to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of program and financial policies,
    processes, methods, and procedures.
  • Performs financial and program analysis and management activities related to planning and development and performs review and analysis of relevant financial management and program policies and practices.
  • Performs specialized tasks, studies and/or projects, as assigned, with respect to the development and implementation of financial and program management.
  • Assists others in helping to ensure the validity and technical accuracy of analytical findings and recommendations of studies/projects undertaken.
  • Assists Supervisor or accountants in planning and developing segments of GSA's internal control architecture; assists in conducting reviews and assessments of internal controls initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a federal resume, click here

The GS-12 salary starts at $84,025.00 per year.   

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.   

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience is experience providing analysis and advice regarding financial programs and systems and must include the following:

  • monitoring financial reports for accuracy and fund management.
  • analyzing financial data to determine whether existing operations, procedures, policies and reports meet organizational objectives.
  • reviewing, analyzing and reporting upon financial income and expense statements using established accounting principles.
  • performing analysis for new and unusual accounting situations and determining their proper treatment; and
  • using automated systems and tools to conduct financial analysis.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: n

This position is eligible for the bargaining unit.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government.

Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee.

Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

We don’t accept applications or application materials submitted with Government-paid postage.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and

Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment.

Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.  

  •  Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting, as well as organizational and program practices, policies, and functions sufficient to analyze accounting systems.  
  •  Ability to plan and perform a variety of work assignments/projects and analyze and/or evaluate program operations in areas such as accounting transactions, problems, reports, systems, and other related   areas.
  •  Ability to modify and adapt conventional accounting and analytical techniques to solve a variety of accounting problems.
  •  Knowledge of Governmental accounting principles and standards, as well as OMB and GAO publications.
  •  Ability to develop specifications for establishing or revising complex financial and statistical reporting systems and procedures.
  •  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.                                                                                                                                                        

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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