Financial Management Analyst

Summary About the Position: This position supports the mission of the J-8, Financial Operations Directorate and is located in Falls Church, Virginia and/or San Antonio, Texas. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Learn more about this agency Duties Review, analyze, and interpret financial management policy and provides guidance to staff elements, to include revising and publishing Financial Management directives and procedures. Identify and report trends in the accounting system. Assist in creating and conducting training for the Financial Operations Directorate. Investigate a variety of technical finance and accounting problems/situations with analytical responsibility for recommending alternative actions, corrections, or solutions. Conduct programmatic studies to ensure procedural compliance with resource management principles. Interpret regulations and directives promulgated by higher authority and use this information to establish, prepare, and disseminate policy and guidance to customers. Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes interpreting financial policies and procedures, assisting in the reconciliation of accounting data, and advising on resource management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. One year probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our 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.