Financial Analyst

Summary

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Fort Meade, Maryland; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Pensacola, Florida; Scott AFB, Illinois .
**This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.

Duties

• Internal control, analysis, analysis justification, and performance monitoring. Develop, monitor internal control processes, identify problem areas, determine logical conclusions, ensure compliance, action to improve operating program effectiveness.
• Knowledge, application of analytical principles, ability to conduct reviews, analysis and evaluations. Interpret and regulatory guidance and law, apply to financial environment for compliance, policies, and make recommendations for desired outcomes.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings (written and oral) and recommendations in an objective, logical, visible, clearly understandable and convincing manner is required. Network, create presentations, implement expected changes, outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of financial and management analysis of appropriated, working capital funds. Knowledge of analyzing accounting systems or in modifying and adapting conventional accounting and analytical techniques to solve accounting issues.
• Take initiate, lead business process reengineering efforts/program management for Agency. Manage, complete complex assignments, lead personnel, document findings to withstand audit scrutiny. Produce quality reports in demanding, changing environment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Certification Level 3; designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance
• May be subject to initial and random drug testing for this position, if applicable.
• OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report required within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7)

Qualifications

For the GS-14, one year of specialized experience, equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) within the federal service, demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience with developing and monitoring internal control programs or processes to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and maintain the integrity of agency financial information; or experience interpreting and assessing impacts of new and/or revised accounting or internal controls procedures and requirements to develop practical and innovative approaches to complex and novel problems resulting from changes.
Time-in-Grade:
Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in Federal Service.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, and specialized experience, 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level

Additional information

• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Salary plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. This rate is subject to change without notice.
• OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report required within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7)
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy states the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification Program.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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