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Summary This is position is in The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Responsibilities The Financial Analyst: Plans and conducts financial management studies that involve analysis of complex, interrelated administrative processes in budgetary, financial procurement, and property management functions. Develops innovative recommendations for eliminating problems or improving the operation under study and writes reports that document findings and recommendations. Reviews and evaluates financial systems for effectiveness of internal controls and integrity of the organization's financial information. Monitors compliance with budget operational policies; recommends changes as required. Analyzes processing flows, integration of external system interfaces and internal subsystem modules, and recommends improvements in control techniques. Reviews and analyzes financial reports generated by the financial system and determines compatibility of each with plans, prior month status, other relevant reports, and the general ledger. Identifies problems and discrepancies, determines if adjustments or corrections are required, and takes necessary action to correct and produce reports. The ideal candidate: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs/Chief Financial Officer is looking for highly motivated individuals who can perform assignments requiring the application of fundamental financial principles to successfully complete assignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). POSITION SENSITIVITY AN RISK: Varies by position and will be based on the position to which appointed. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Varies by position. If applicable, you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Varies by position. If applicable, the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience performing a variety of analytical work that involves identifying, researching, analyzing, and monitoring financial management records; and/or preparing straightforward reports and statements that contain timely, accurate, and essential financial management information; and/or reviewing and evaluating financial systems for effectiveness of internal controls and integrity of the financial. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting and financial management principles and standards; and/or planning and conducting financial management analyses of complex, interrelated administrative processes; and/or reviewing and analyzing financial reports generated by the financial system and determining compatibility of each with plans of the unit; and/or analyzing the effect of new or revised regulatory changes and developing applicable procedures. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience providing authoritative policy interpretations and functional recommendations in the implementation of new legislative and regulatory requirements; advising program leadership on regulatory requirements, financial policies ,interpreting data, and improvement in operations; coordinates the resolution of accounting system problems; managing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating the delivery of bureau-wide programs. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience evaluating financial plans to recommend improvements. Experience analyzing financial procedures to ensure compliance with accounting principles. Experience preparing financial reports to present updates to senior officials. Experience reviewing fiscal history performance to ensure efficient utilization of resources. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization. Budget Administration - Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems. For all types of consideration, 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.