Job opening: FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST
Salary: $49 474 - 98 507 per year
Published at: Mar 04 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens
Position located in: Information & Technology Directorate, Corporate Systems, Warehouse Reporting Systems Support, ZTEAA
Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level
Duties
Manages programs and processes in order to ensure efficient and compliant execution of financial management resources.
Provides customer service to internal agency departments and other interface partners with analysis of entitlement, disbursing, accounting, payroll and other financial systems.
Assesses a variety of reports received from internal and external sources to develop formalized recommendations for management's consideration.
Performs data call requests using Online Query (OLQ), COGNOS software or technical instructions for system programmers.
Receives special projects pertaining to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management operations and related functional requirements.
Uses the DFAS-Now system to receive, analyze and respond to customer inquiries.
Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- Background Investigation
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
- Suitable for federal employment
- Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Qualifications
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.
To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a GS-05 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Applying financial laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices to provide routine technical guidance to managers, employees and/or customers; gathering data from financial systems; and researching financial policies and laws to resolve common financial issues.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement (Grade point average of a 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale or class standing in the upper third of the graduating class or major subdivision) or membership in a national scholastic honor society may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
To be hired at the GS-9 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service performing financial systems analysis in support of finance mission and applying knowledge of financial management principles as they relate to automated financial systems processing and operations.
Specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing and evaluating reports and data from financial systems to identify issues and discrepancies; researching and interpreting applicable regulations, laws, or statutes to provide substantive recommendations; assisting in the development of accurate problem assessments and providing workable recommendations and solutions.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Master's or equivalent graduate level degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service performing complex data analysis and evaluation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure the continuity of a financial system's operations.
Specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing and evaluating reports and data from financial systems to identify issues and discrepancies; monitoring and evaluating financial systems to identify weaknesses and ensure compliance with internal controls; researching and interpreting applicable regulations, laws, or statutes to provide substantive recommendations.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
Volunteer Experience: 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.
Contacts
- Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
- Name: HR Customer Care Center
- Phone: (317) 212-0454
- Email: [email protected]
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