Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Duties

This Accountant (Financial Systems Accountant) position is located Chief Finance Office, Financial Management Division, Financial Systems Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Applies knowledge of Oracle Federal Financial Systems COTS or similar systems to provide functional support for financial system implementation, operations, and maintenance, including ongoing user support, conducting, and documenting functional requirements analysis, business process analysis, functional testing, data conversion and data cleanup analysis for the applicable financial system modules and related system integrations. Applies skill in conducting all phases of the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process or similar process including planning, solution development, managing and leading projects or significant initiatives using the SDLC process. Evaluates TSA/Federal financial system functionalities and compliance with applicable guidance, e.g., Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), and U. S. Department of the Treasury and recommends actions and solutions for functionality and compliance. Identifies and allocates resources to support TSA's internal control evaluation, systems accounting, and financial audit activities. Provides guidance to less experienced staff on the implementation, operations, and maintenance, including ongoing user support, conducting, and documenting functional requirements analysis, business process analysis, functional testing, data conversion and data cleanup analysis for the applicable financial system modules and related system integrations. Reviews policy recommendations and interpretations made by junior staff. The ideal candidate for this position has experience with Oracle Federal Financials (OFF) E-Business Suite (EBS) (or similar Federal Financial Systems) with a focus on the Procure to Pay (P2P) process area. The ideal candidate will have P2P OFF EBS experience, or similar Federal Financials experience, either as a consultant in the private industry or a functional analyst/system accountant in the Federal Government in analyzing, designing, configuring, and implementing a Federal Financial System. The candidate will have a critical role in in the analysis, design, configuration, implementation, and integration of OFF EBS Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), or similar Federal Financials package. This is a critical role that requires a combination of system knowledge, business acumen, exceptional analytical and communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service, and collaborative skills. The candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external customers, as well as demonstrated experience in project management, ensuring the timely management of deliverables.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such specialized experience is defined as: Experience in applying skills in conducting all phases of the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process or similar process to ensure proper planning and solution development while managing issues, enhancements, and projects from requirements development through implementation; And Analyzing, integrating, implementing, developing, and/or configuring financial management system Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) packages (Oracle Federal Financials or similar COTS packages such as Momentum) and utilizing the SDLC process (not simply using the system as a user to perform operational tasks from the front-end). This experience should include at least the procurement (such as Procure to Pay (P2P)) business area comprising of purchasing, procurement, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), and accounts payable, with a good understanding of the budgetary posting logic; And Effectively communicating (orally and in writing) to various levels of staff and/or audience to solve problems, present system solutions, and/or conduct system training. To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-I or GS-13 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialist experience is defined as: Experience providing oversight and applying skills in conducting all phases of the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process or similar process to ensure proper planning and solution development while managing and leading projects or significant initiatives from requirements development through implementation; And Analyzing, integrating, implementing, developing, and/or configuring financial management system Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) packages (Oracle Federal Financials or similar COTS packages such as Momentum) and utilizing SDLC process (not simply using the system as a user to perform operational tasks from the front-end). This experience should include at least the procurement (such as Procure to Pay (P2P)) business area comprising of purchasing, procurement, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), and accounts payable, with a good understanding of the budgetary posting logic and related interfaces and/or an additional business area such as general ledger and budgetary control functions (Budget to Report (B2R)); And Effectively communicating (orally and in writing) to various levels of staff and/or audience to solve problems, present system solutions, and/or conduct system training. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address DR - Chief Finance Office DO NOT MAIL Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]