FINANCIAL ANALYST

Internal control, analysis, analysis justification, and performance monitoring. Develop, monitor internal control processes, identify problem areas, determine logical conclusions, ensure compliance, action to improve operating program effectiveness.

Knowledge, application of analytical principles, ability to conduct reviews, analysis and evaluations. Interpret and regulatory guidance and law, apply to financial environment for compliance, policies, and make recommendations for desired outcomes.

Ability to effectively communicate findings (written and oral) and recommendations in an objective, logical, visible, clearly understandable and convincing manner is required. Network, create presentations, implement expected changes, outcomes.

In-depth knowledge of financial and management analysis of appropriated, working capital funds. Knowledge of analyzing accounting systems or in modifying and adapting conventional accounting and analytical techniques to solve accounting issues.

Take initiate, lead business process reengineering efforts/program management for Agency. Manage, complete complex assignments, lead personnel, document findings to withstand audit scrutiny. Produce quality reports in demanding, changing environment.

For the GS-14, one year of specialized experience, equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) within the federal service, demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with developing and monitoring internal control programs or processes to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and maintain the integrity of agency financial information; or experience interpreting and assessing impacts of new and/or revised accounting or internal controls procedures and requirements to develop practical and innovative approaches to complex and novel problems resulting from changes.

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in Federal Service.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, and specialized experience, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.