About the Position: As a Financial Management Analyst, you will be responsible for all areas of accounting and budgeting (i.e. disbursement, planning, programming, formulation, presentation, and execution) in support of an organization; you will be providing technical advice and guidance to other analysts and managers engaged in the execution of the mission. This position is located at USSOUTHCOM in Miami, Florida.

Duties

Advises program managers on the funds planning and programming processes, status and availability of funds on programs, and all regulatory aspects and command financial management processes applicable to their programs. Examines and evaluates cost statements, determines progress, compares obligations and expenditures with budget estimates, and measures the effect of deviations on the achievement of target goals. Actively participates in year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds with no anti-deficiency violations, purpose statute or bona fide needs statute infractions. Develops local budget policy, procedures, budget formulation assumptions, formats and schedules for development of various budget submissions and obligation and expenditure plans. Utilize budget and financial systems (i.e. General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and records and gathers information. Participates in the design, development, test and implementation of systems changes to the organization's Debit Card Program for the purpose of meeting functional requirements. Participates in planning, programming, and budgeting meetings concerning the operating programs of the command and advises on the financial status of programs. Performs in-depth rigorous analysis and provides management with financial information from accounting systems on mission execution and compliance with Command performance indicators. Provides on-the-job training to newly assigned analysts, assists them with new, unusual or controversial assignments, and participates in the training of interns, and conducts financial management orientations for newly assigned managers. Tracks requirements, plans, and budgets through financial systems; AND helps determine and receive obligation authority, allocates funds and notifies operating officials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Must obtain and maintain a Financial Management Level 2 Certification and selectee is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
• Failure to obtain the Financial Management Level 2 Certification within the required time may subject the selectee to adverse action.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience (GS-11): One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in financial management; perform a variety of assignments related to administering accounting systems for managing funds and the adaptation of current or proposed systems and processes. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such asbusiness, accounting, public administration, or finance. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience (GS-12): One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in accounting; budget disbursement, budget planning, budget programming, budget administration and funds control for various types of funding (e.g. Operations and Maintenance (OMA), Counternarcotics (CN), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA),and other contingency funds); AND experience with application of related laws, regulations, and policies. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Time in Grade Requirement GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement GS-12: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk