The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is seeking candidates to serve as Financial Management Specialists across their organization. You will be responsible for the review and processing of financial transactions, payments, approvals, and funding. The work requires you to effectively communicate with management, peers, resource analysts, internal and external stakeholders.

Duties

Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Research and apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze accounting or travel data to ensure transactions are accurately recorded. Identify and resolve financial discrepancies within the prescribed data and provide corrective measures to staff or leadership. Advise on day-to-day financial transactions, such as payments, approvals, funding and financial operations, adhering to laws, regulations, policies, and precedents for the agency. Review and examine transactions, research required information, and identify appropriate entries to ensure the system accurately reflects the data. Provide guidance about general financial management procedures, use complex accounting functions, such as analyses and reconciliations, financial reporting assignments, accounting control, obligations and cost transactions. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-Directorate/Division/Branch requirements
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• This position may require a one year probationary period
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Assisting with financial management or operational accounting processes (i.e. travel, disbursements, vouchers, processing payments or other financial transactions) in a team environment; Assisting in collecting financial data to analyze, reconcile, and/or resolve financial discrepancies; Responding to inquiries verbally or in writing involving financial related processes. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Performing financial management or operational accounting processes (i.e., travel, disbursements, vouchers, processing payments or other financial transactions) using automated financial tools; Supporting staff to research, analyze, reconcile, resolve, and/or interpret financial data; Performing research and providing support to internal and external stakeholders on financial related topics. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Performing accounting, financial management, or travel related tasks to advise on or resolve operational or strategic issues; Utilizing qualitative or quantitative methods to analyze, reconcile, and/or interpret financial data to improve products and services; Providing guidance and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders or team members on financial processes. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]