FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

In order to qualify, you must meet one year of specialized experience requirements equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position as described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: You must possess one year experience to the lower grade of GS-9 or equivalent. Experience applying reasoning and analytical skills to identify and analyzing financial management problems as well as the development of solutions to resolve those problems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL: You must possess one year experience to the lower grade of GS-11 or equivalent. Experience (1) Utilizing laws and regulations of financial management and the financial and budgetary relationships between subordinate and most senior levels of financial management and budgeting within an organization; (2) applying knowledge of analytical and evaluative, qualitative and quantitative principles, techniques, methods and procedures to gather, analyze and evaluate financial information pertaining to organizational activities.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL: You must possess one year experience to the lower grade of GS-12 or equivalent. Experience (1) Independently utilizing laws and regulations of financial management and the financial and budgetary relationships between subordinate and most senior levels of financial management and budgeting within an organization; (2) applying expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative, qualitative and quantitative principles, techniques, methods and procedures to gather, analyze and evaluate financial information pertaining to organizational activities; (3) working with automated data processing systems.


https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:1. Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data.2. Knowledge of DoD acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes.3. Knowledge of the requirements, techniques, procedures, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.4. Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or analyzing financial requirements of the assigned program.5. Ability to communicate, plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.6. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data using financial systems to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met at the closing date of this announcement.