Financial Analyst (Resource Manager)

Summary

The Resource Manager for Resources & Analysis (R&A), will play a crucial role within the Business Operations Directorate at the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), offering essential support to the Director for R&A (D, R&A) and Deputy Director for R&A (DD, R&A).

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Manages and oversees the OUSW(R&E) portfolio, including the execution, development of guidelines, planning, tracking, and administration of Corporate Operating funding, Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) transactions, and contracts. Serves as lead financial advisor to senior executives, on all Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) matters, integrating fiscal systems with program initiatives, coordinating Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and President's Budget (PB) exhibits, and utilizing advanced technological tools for data visualization and executive decision support. Develops and manages long-term budget plans and policies, forecast future needs, and conduct detailed financial analyses, which are crucial for evaluating budget policies and programs. Leads financial management efforts by reviewing and enhancing financial policies, improving business processes and data usage, and adopting new technologies. Leverages financial management systems (e.g., DAI) to support financial management-related activities, including budget reconciliation, unmatched transactions (UMT), unliquidated obligations (ULO), unmatched disbursement (UMD), and dormant account reviews. Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/ You may qualify at the NH-4 (GS 14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-3 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in: Applying expertise in ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations and standards which involve conducting regular audits, both internal and external, to ensure that all financial operations are transparent and in line with legal requirements. Applying expertise in policies, processes, procedures, and regulations governing budgetary, financial, and contract processes. Applying expertise in program evaluation factors and techniques to assess program accomplishments and to identify resource and programmatic requirements. Applying mastery of identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. Other Information

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: [email protected] Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.