Financial Management Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Security Assistance and Operations, Financial Management Division (INL/SAO/FM). INL/SAO provides financial management, personnel, administrative, acquisition, and program oversight support for INL's various programs, in both domestic and overseas posts to include more than $11 billion in annual appropriations. The incumbent acts as Financial Assistance and Support Team (FAST) Lead.

Duties

• Leads FAST, providing leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight of centralized financial management support to designated overseas INL posts under approved SLAs for Budgets and Financial Plans (6211) and Accounts and Records (6221).
• Directs FAST contractors with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), setting priorities and quality standards and reviewing deliverables for accuracy. Holds no COR authority.
• Serves as the Bureau's senior financial management advisor for assigned overseas portfolios, providing expert analysis and guidance on complex issues involving multiple appropriations, fiscal years, and funding authorities.
• Prepares and submits the INL Financial Resources Status Report (FRSR) and Status of Pipeline Report (SOPL) to supported posts and program offices at least monthly.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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 providing financial management advice and analysis to management on budget execution, funds control, accounting, or financial reporting issues involving multiple appropriations, fiscal years, or funding sources; Experience interpreting and applying Federal appropriations law, OMB guidance, and agency financial management policies to resolve financial issues and recommend courses of action; Experience leading or coordinating the delivery of financial management services (e.g., budget development, allotment management, funds availability certification, obligation recording, account reconciliations, or financial reporting) for multiple organizations, offices, or programs. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

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

A review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the crediting plan questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The evaluation process consists of an online assessment and a subject matter expert resume review of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on the crediting plan assessment. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of computer systems and software to enhance financial management and planning. Knowledge of the theories and principles of financial management. Ability to think strategically. Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize your work. Skill in interpreting complex legislation and regulatory policy guidance. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. 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 materials may result in your removal from consideration. 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. Resume review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened.). If meeting basic qualifications through education only or a combination of education and experience, applicants will not be referred to the SME panel but will be reviewed by the HR Specialist for referral. Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be considered well-qualified for the position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority. To be considered well-qualified, in addition to earning a score of 85 or above and meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Other Information

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at [email protected]. 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 this Bureau 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. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.