DCSA is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and experienced analyst to support the financial systems branch. The incumbent will work across the enterprise to assess direct and dependent CFO systems, address deficiencies, and develop creative solutions using business intelligence tools. The incumbent will leverage automation, machine learning, and creative technologies to develop recommendations for business process and system improvements.

Duties

As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST you will be responsible for the following duties: - Duties are performed under the broad guidance of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, who relies upon the Financial Management Analyst to help ensure financial and accounting systems are operating correctly in accordance with established Department of Defense (DoD) financial management policies upon independent assessment and interpretation. - As the Financial Management Analyst, the incumbent provides advice, assistance, direction, policy guidance and technical analysis of DCSA's financial system activities supporting resource management, accounting and time and attendance functions. - The incumbent coordinates with other financial system analysts, including government and contracted staff, engaged in operations and maintenance of financial systems, coordination of future delivery of system enhancements and new capabilities, resolution of system malfunctions, financial data computing errors, IT control deficiencies and processing latency. - The incumbent collaborates with team members for the purpose of generating ideas and approaches for total financial systems improvement, systems requirements, processes, procedures, personnel and training. - The incumbent coordinates closely with and/or works in teams with systems accountants and computer specialists ensuring automated systems are integrated in design, function with overall financial systems. - The incumbent, in concert with their supervisor, exercises independent assessment andinterpretation financial management policies and procedures impacting the operation of DCSA financial systems. - The incumbent recommends courses of actions to address financial system deficiencies and develops subsequent policy and procedure recommendations for the efficient and effective use of financial systems. - The incumbent ensures System Audit Readiness and Systems Controls as well as the management of overall System budget aspects. - Processes work through the understanding of the applicable National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, GAO audit guidance, Federal Information Control Audit Manual (FISCAM) and Management Internal Control Program (MICP) methodologies and their relationship to audit readiness. - Ensures adequate Internal Control systems are developed and operative so that all resources are most efficiently and effectively managed. - The incumbent determines and monitors the delivery status of contract support requirements for system operations and maintenance as well as future enhancements. - The incumbent engages with financial system support contractors and other government staff to design and maintain financial management reports, analytic tools and information processes derived from financial systems for the overall benefit of organizational business management. Provides authoritative financial advice to all levels of management on matters concerning the implementation of the HQ staff elements within DSS.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Must obtain Financial Management Certification Level 3 within 2 years of appointment date.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/11/2023 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Utilizing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System; Reviewing, monitoring, and assessing the financial impact of implemented policies and practices; Ensuring compliance with financial policies and principles, offering expert advice and conducing analysis for accurate financial system functioning and reporting. Coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate problem solving, innovation, and the organization of complex system and reporting data. Having strong foundation in financial data analysis, written and oral presentation, and strategic thinking. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Creative Thinking: Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. 2. Financial Management Systems: Utilize integrated federal financial management systems and sub-systems to extract data, identify and resolve system problems, and maintain data integrity. 3. Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 4. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders. 5. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]