The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Disbursing Office is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Duties

This is a three-step career ladder position within the Senate Financial Systems Program Office. An individual selected for this position will be placed in the position phase / pay band commensurate with their skills and level of experience: • PHASE I – Financial Systems Analyst I – Pay Band 7 • PHASE II – Financial Systems Analyst II – Pay Band 8 • PHASE III – Financial Systems Analyst III – Pay Band 10 Placement in the Financial Systems Analyst Phase I (Financial Systems Analyst I) would be for a period of approximately 12 to 24 months and would require completion of the Phase I Individual Development Plan. The individual would be provided opportunities for increased responsibility and upon successful completion of the development and performance goals specified in the Phase I Individual Development Plan, the individual will be granted a non-competitive promotion to Financial Systems Analyst Phase II (Financial Systems Analyst II) position, pay band 8. This placement would be for 12 to 24 months and would require completion of the Phase II Individual Development Plan and a demonstrated ability to address increasingly complex financial system issues. Successful completion of Phase II will result in a non-competitive promotion to Financial Systems Analyst Phase III (Financial Systems Analyst III) position, pay band 10. PHASE I – Financial Systems Analyst I – Pay Band 7 NATURE OF WORK This is administrative work supporting the financial applications of the Senate. Work requires assisting with activities related to new financial applications, including participation in requirements, design meetings, and testing of software. Work is bound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generally accepted accounting principles; Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the Senate Ethics Manual, and Senate Disbursing Office and Financial Systems Program Office procedures, practices, and guidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities in handling assignments. The complete job description may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Requirements

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT (FOR ALL PHASES I, II, III) Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS (FOR ALL PHASES I, II, III) Employee demonstrates and possesses a strong interest in technology and its advancement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Work requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, or a related field, with one to two years of related administrative experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate. Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects and priorities. Self-starter that demonstrates troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach in resolving problems and issues. Ability to work independently. Excellent organization skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy. An individual must pass Phase I to move onto Phase II of the Career Ladder. A performance increase will be granted upon successful completion of Phase I.

Education

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

Contacts

• Address Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources Hart Senate Building Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]