Senior Financial Management Specialist
About the Role
This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Omaha Field Division. The primary purpose is to support the processing of various types of accounting transactions, analyzing financial information, and providing customer support within the assigned Division offices.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing and developing cost data for a broad operating program utilizing a variety of sources.
- Providing customer service to assigned Division office(s)/group(s), vendors, and financial analysts.
- Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and making recommendations to the Senior Financial Management Specialist as needed.
- Collecting, analyzing, and validating budget data to help monitor and track resources for assigned program areas.
- Conducting research, identifying, and analyzing trends in the use of funds, and recommending adjustments in programs that require the rescheduling of program workloads.
- Reviewing and processing accounting transactions for a broad and varied range of functions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, expenditure vouchers, and rejected transactions.
- Performing tasks related to acquisition planning and contract administration, such as bid responsiveness and contractor responsibility and performance (GS-13 only).
- Conducting reconciliation activities.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Selective Service).
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check (learn more about E-Verify).
- Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
- Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 1-year/2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- Incumbent must maintain required certifications and access to necessary systems to complete the work.
- Incumbent is required to become a certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level I within 6 months of assignment.
- Incumbent will be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements by the closing of this announcement. If qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
GS-12 Requirements
Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes:
- Reviewing and recording accounting transactions into automated financial management systems (e.g., Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)).
- Interpreting and explaining financial legislation and procedures to customers.
- Researching and resolving accounting transactions such as processing invoices, imprest fund documentation, purchase card billing statements, and indirect payments.
- Conducting reconciliation activities.
GS-13 Requirements
Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes:
- Reviewing and recording accounting transactions into automated financial management systems (e.g., Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)).
- Interpreting and explaining complex financial legislation and procedures to customers.
- Researching and resolving complicated accounting transactions such as processing invoices, imprest fund documentation, purchase card billing statements, and indirect payments.
- Performing tasks related to acquisition planning and contract administration, such as bid responsiveness and contractor responsibility and performance.
- Conducting reconciliation activities.
For more information on eligibility requirements, see DEA Employment Eligibility.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal 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.