Financial Management Analyst

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

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If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. 

Qualifications at the GS-11 Grade Level

The GS-11 salary range starts at $79,839 per year.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing support on a wide range of financial operations and must include the following:

• Using financial management techniques to analyze operations and make recommendations on improving financial management systems and activities;
• Performing detailed analysis and reconciliation of operating and financial data for compliance with policies, completeness, and accuracy to area specific accounting transactions;
• Performing financial transactions and conducting research associated with the accounts receivable and payable programs; and
• Using automated tools and systems to analyze financial data and prepare reports. OR

Education: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR

Combination of Education and Experience: Possess a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

If qualifying based on education: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) by the dosing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Qualifications at the GS-12 Grade Level

The GS-12 salary range starts at $95,694 per year.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing analysis and advice regarding financial programs and systems and must include the following:

• Monitoring financial reports for accuracy and fund management;
• Analyzing financial data to determine whether existing operations, procedures, policies and reports meet organizational objectives;
• Reviewing, analyzing and reporting upon financial income and expense statements using established accounting principles;
• Performing analysis for new and unusual accounting situations and determining their proper treatment; and
• Using automated systems and tools to conduct financial analysis.