Public Notice - Accountant (Direct Hire)

Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-09/11/12/13/14 levels).

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Provides technical advice and tools to accountants and analysts in the continuing revision and improvement of the Agency accounting system and processes, including the implementation of financial quality assurance and internal control activities.
• Serves as an interface for financial audits, reviews, and assessments.
• Evaluates, reviews, and interprets statutory, regulatory, and policy directives affecting operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Develops financial analysis and financial reporting tools and techniques. Plans and coordinates implementation and execution of approved policies, programs, and services related to accounting systems.
• Prepares policies and procedures incorporating statutes, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards related to financial quality assurance and internal control activities.
• Reviews reconciliations and financial reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Provides guidance regarding accounting and financial reporting matters; may participate or lead Center/Agency financial process teams.
• Develops new approaches to solving unanticipated or unique problems and discerning meaningful solutions from data to solve problems.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required, improve operating effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
• Serve as a technical expert, providing guidance on accounting regulation, policy, and procedures to supplement guidelines received from Headquarters, Government Accountability Office, Department of Treasury, or Office of Management and Budget.
• For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties, which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• A one -year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• To be considered for employment, you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM ET on July 13, 2026.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
To qualify for GS-09, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:

• Performing operational accounting and financial management functions that includes reviewing and analyzing accounting transactions;
• Reconciling and interpreting accounting data and/or assisting with resolving variances; and
• Supporting various internal and external audits ensuring proper internal controls.

• Recording or controlling financial transactions related to areas of accounting such as accounts payable, cost accruals, travel, payroll, property;
• Reviewing processes and procedures to identify improvements that promote efficiencies and cost savings;
• Performing accounting data analysis or reconciliation.

• Performing a broad range of operational accounting and financial management;
• Analyzing, reconciling, and interpreting accounting data;
• Performing research and responding to inquiries on a variety of accounting topics.

• Performing financial data analysis, processing transactions, reconciling and reviewing outputs in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or governmental accounting practices such as those established by Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department of Treasury;
• Supporting financial and internal control audits, preparing documentation or providing recommendations to senior accountants/leaders;
• Gathering, organizing, and analyzing accounting data to identify problems utilizing accounting systems, taking appropriate action for corrective measures.

• Applying analytical techniques to identify and resolve complex accounting and systems issues;
• Working with senior level managers and external stakeholders to address and resolve financial management issues; and
• Overseeing or evaluating accounting functions, such as internal or external financial reporting, financial statement preparation, property, accounts payable, travel, payroll, cost accruals, and reimbursable activity.

Education

Basic Requirement:
A. You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing").
OR
B. Have a combination of education and experience: Have at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.
Your background must also include one of the following:

1. 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law.
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) you have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you have demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Additional information

In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will be prompted to select the lowest grade you wish to be considered for.
By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents.'
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.
Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.
Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Supervisory probationary periods are not subject to the above process, although, if a standard probationary period is required. You are subject to the conditions of both a standard probationary period and the supervisory probationary period.
Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion.

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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