FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary

You will serve as a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST in the FLEET COMPTROLLER DIRECORATE of COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND.

Duties

• You will conduct complex financial and program analyses to evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and alternative methods for managing organizational programs and administrative operations.
• You will perform comprehensive financial studies, including cost-benefit analyses and evaluations of alternative funding strategies, to advise management on resource allocation while ensuring strict compliance with guidance.
• You will apply accounting, internal control, and financial reporting principles to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of organizational financial information, particularly in response to evolving guidelines for the work.
• You will examine fiscal laws and regulations and provides definitive interpretations to resolve complex and precedent-setting accounting issues.
• You will support internal and external audit activities by reconciling financial system data, validating transactions, and providing documentation to certify the effectiveness of funds control processes.
• You will recommend improvements to financial reporting systems and processes to improve transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience participating in the formulation and preparation of multi-year budget submissions and compiling supporting documentation in accordance with established agency guidelines. Experience analyzing financial data and working with program offices to assist in forecasting current-year execution, tracking funding trends, and preparing routine assessments of program execution. Experience monitoring and tracking daily financial transactions to verify that obligations and expenditures align with established phasing plans. Experience conducting standard variance analyses to compare planned versus actual spending, identifying discrepancies, and drafting reports for review by higher-level analysts or supervisors. Experience fostering a positive and inclusive team environment by actively promoting cooperation, encouraging the contributions of all members, and contributing to a constructive atmosphere where the team is motivated to achieve collective objectives. Experience supporting internal and external audit activities by reconciling financial system data, validating transactions, and providing documentation to certify the effectiveness of funds control processes. To qualify for the GS-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience participating in the formulation and preparation of multi-year budget submissions and compiling supporting documentation in accordance with established agency guidelines. Experience monitoring and tracking daily financial transactions to verify that obligations and expenditures align with established phasing plans. Experience conducting standard variance analyses to compare planned versus actual spending, identifying discrepancies, and drafting reports for review by higher-level analysts or supervisors. Experience fostering a positive and inclusive team environment by actively promoting cooperation, encouraging the contributions of all members, and contributing to a constructive atmosphere where the team is motivated to achieve collective objectives. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

GS-12: There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination. GS-11: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or Successful completion of LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork CUSTOMER SERVICE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP PROBLEM SOLVING FINANCIAL CONCEPTS POLICY AND PRINCIPLES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Resume Review. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Certain incentives (such as Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.