This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the ACFO for Financial Policy and Planning. The OCFO is responsible for providing Departmental leadership, development and programs in finance, accounting, federal assistance, productivity and management managing the National Finance Center, providing budget, accounting, and fiscal services for the Department staff offices and the Office of the Secretary. .

Duties

Provides technical analysis of OCFO operational and programmatic processes, procedures, missions, and functions. Performs necessary research and analysis to determine the nature of problems and advise staff of proper steps to remedy them. Provides technical analysis of OCFO operational and programmatic processes, procedures, missions, and functions. Develops and issues regulations, directives, guidelines, and other instructions for financial statement preparation, presentation, and execution of agency activities. Analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Manages fiscal resources for the office, ensuring that areas operate within budget including any constraints. Counsels management in establishing and maintaining sound organizational structures, improving management methods and procedures, assuring the effective and efficient use of manpower.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: GS 13 Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS 12 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform as a Management Analyst. Examples of such experience includes: 1) Reviews administrative financial, audit, and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required; (2) Resolves complex day-to-day operating problems involving policies, procedures, and fiscal and accounting matters; (3) Plans, schedules, and carries out major projects concerned with the organizational effectiveness; (4) Evaluates and implements policies supporting organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; and 5) Advising officials regarding technical and operational procedures based on interpretation of laws, regulations, executive orders, and decisions regarding policies and procedures. MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. Time in grade GS-13: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

No educational requirements are applicable for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Greta Thomas
• Phone: 504-799-3492
• Email: [email protected]