FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of accounting, financial management, auditing, and administrative functions within the Finance and Accounting Branch.
• Analyze financial performance trends and develop process improvements to enhance the performance of the travel program.
• Audit and analyze civilian payroll and travel card financial transactions.
• Interprets accounting guidance, policies and regulations, and implements them accordingly.
• Assists in providing financial advice and recommendations based on law, regulations, and professional knowledge of financial management practices.
• Serves as the Agency Program Coordinator administering the Government Travel Card Program, audit travel vouchers for regulatory compliance, and maintain surveillance over financial management records to ensure the accurate execution of funds.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel of up to 5% of the time may be required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• All Army personnel will comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards, and other safety directives and orders.
• This position is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

GS-09 Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

• Gathering financial data from databases to assist with audits and prepare reports.
• Monitoring account activity and delinquency reports to identify and investigate credit card misuse.
• Audited financial transactions, reconciled accounts, and assisted with the coordination of the Government Travel Card (GTC) Program to resolve travel card and pay issues.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Accounting, Business, Finance.

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11 Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

• Monitoring financial management account records to ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions and compliance with statutory and regulatory directives.
• Analyzing financial data and performance trends to develop process improvements, provide advisory services to customers, and prepare reports for management.
• Administering the Government Travel Card (GTC) Program by auditing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and resolving complex pay and travel card issues.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Accounting, Business, Finance.

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirements

• GS-09: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

Foreign Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Pay

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Schedule

Temporary Duty (TDY) travel of