This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-HUD-1899-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Financial Analyst, you will: Perform complex technical review and analysis of financial data reported on various documents such as budgets, requisitions, year-end settlement and financial statements, and voucher assistance payments. Uses information from a variety of systems in making determinations regarding approval of program budgets, financial statements, and scheduling of payments. HUD systems include, but are not limited to HUDCAPS, PIC, VMS, and FASS. Recommend creative solutions to complex financial problems and takes an active role in implementing needed changes to resolve the identified issue. Is looked to as the subject matter expert that provides technical assistance and advice to the Field Offices, Headquarters, REAC, etc., as necessary on issues relating to the financial management of the Section 8 programs. Serve as a team or project lead and or subject matter expert. Initiates and participates in complex and team assignments as needed to deal with cross cutting financial management issues. When appropriate, participates in teams established to address Section 8 financial management issues problems, to develop appropriate solutions (which often will be extended nationwide) to financial management issues and problems identified by either analysis or data or through contact with Field Office staff or REAC staff. Assist the FMC Director, subordinate supervisor or Division Director in monitoring and evaluating Management or performance Plan goals, including input and feedback into the development and analysis of complex diagnostic data. Monitors and tracks accomplishment as assigned and provides input into the Management Plan reports, analyzes reports submitted on shortfalls, over leasing, clarifies issues, resolves problems relating to goals achievement. Assist Field Office staff in monitoring compliance of all program participants in the financial area e.g., sufficiency of equity accounts and transactions such as Unrestricted Net Position, Net Restricted Position, interfund transfers, program utilization, designated check signatories. As the subject matter expert, assists other financial program analysts to identify financial trends and coordinates as necessary with cross functional experts to develop strategies for dealing with these broad trends. Provide technical assistance to assigned program participants by responding to questions, and identifying technical assistance needs and assisting in the development of tailored packages to address those needs using strategies such as peer to peer networks and developing accounting systems and cash handling procedures. Plans and conducts training for the assisted housing industry, Field Office staff and other customers on new procedures or policies to be utilized in the transmission of automated program data to the FMC.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: -Modeling, managing, and analyzing large volumes of financial data; AND -Applying analytical and problem solving techniques to identify financial trends and issues, and develop solutions.; AND -Conducting financial analysis and developing financial analytical reports and presenting that data to management.; AND -Providing direction or technical assistance applying controlling authorities such as financial laws and regulations, OMB circulars, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: -Modeling, managing, and analyzing large volumes of financial data; AND -Conducting financial analysis and developing financial analytical reports and presenting that data to management.; AND -Providing direction or technical assistance applying controlling authorities such as financial laws and regulations, OMB circulars, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Applying controlling authorities such as financial laws and regulations, OMB circulars, or the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). AND - Analyzing budget reports and identifying deficits; AND - Analyzing financial data from numerous sources to identify issues/problems and make recommendations to management. OR You may substitute a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M, if related. Degree program must have a major study in one of the following: finance, business administration, economics, accounting, insurance, engineering, mathematics, banking and credit, law, real estate operations, statistics, or other fields related to the position, such as agriculture, agricultural economics, farm, livestock or ranch management, or rural sociology. OR You may qualify by a combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 2 years may be combined with experience. Example: Combining Education and Experience may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-11 you must have been at the GS-9 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

• EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
  • For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
  • If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]