Supervisory Financial Management Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Security Assistance and Operations (SAO). Incumbent serves as the Chief of the Assistance Coordination Division who leads 8–11 financial management analysts in strategic planning, budget analysis, and accounts control; issues annual budget guidance to offices and posts; and coordinates with F to align INL requests with Department strategy. For more details, click INL.

Duties

• Leads INL's annual and supplemental budget formulation, issuing guidance, reviewing program and post submissions, and consolidating justifications for the Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
• Directs INL's multi-billion-dollar funds control, overseeing apportionments, allotments, reprogramming, reconciliations, and pipeline reporting, and coordinating fund transfers with the Bureau of Budget and Planning (BP), other agencies, and OMB.
• Advises the Assistant Secretary and SAO Director on budget priorities and policy, integrates strategic planning and performance metrics into budgeting, and tracks progress toward Bureau goals.
• Supervises professional, technical, detailed, and contract staff; assigns and reviews work, manages performance, approves leave and training, resolves grievances, takes disciplinary action, and upholds merit and EEO principles.
• Coordinates INL's budget with Department and interagency partners (F, OMB, ONDCP, DoW, USAID) and regional bureaus; supports OMB and Congressional hearings; advocates for Bureau programs; and aligns staffing with organizational goals and budget.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience integrating policy priorities and/or program performance into annual budget formulation. Experience managing and/or directing budget execution to ensure the proper use and availability of funds. Experience assessing the impact of new or revised policies and regulations on budget operations. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated

The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments and a crediting plan for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of the top qualified candidates based on combined total score. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by your resume may result in a rating adjustment. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Supervisory: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service, Leadership, Planning & Evaluating, Influencing/Negotiating, Strategic Thinking, Human Capital Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (i.e., Supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of the budget formulation and execution process. Ability to manage projects / programs. Skill in interpreting complex legislation and regulatory policy guidance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (colleagues, clients, other agencies, other offices). Ability to develop and apply financial management techniques. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Other Information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code, will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Allegations of prohibited personnel practices can be pursued through the relevant provisions of the Department's Civil Service administrative grievance procedures and not the Office of Special Counsel. To request a reasonable accommodation (RA) for additional time on the timed sections of the assessment, please submit your request using the “Request a Reasonable Accommodation” button within the Assessment Application. For all other reasonable accommodations at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA) at [email protected]. OAA is responsible for reviewing and adjudicating RA requests for the Assessment Battery being used for this announcement. The following applies to all RA requests: RA requests cover additional time on timed sections only. Applicants MUST attach supporting medical documentation signed by a licensed, treating medical provider. The documentation should describe the nature, severity, and expected duration of the condition, identify the relevant medical condition or diagnosis, and explain the basis for the requested extension. RA requests that do not contain supporting medical documentation attachments at the time of initial request may be subject to further review. Note: the following documents do not, on their own, qualify for automatic approval of the RA request: Schedule A letters, VA benefits letters, or SSA letters. Applicants MUST submit their application before the vacancy closes, even if pending an accommodation decision. Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow instructions related to medical documentation provided in the vacancy announcement prior to beginning the RA process. Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request is adjudicated to complete the assessment battery. Scores generated after the allotted timeframe will not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.