This position is eligible for up to 4 days telework per week and other flexible work arrangements. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Financial Management Division (FMD), APMB. FMD is responsible for verifying, authorizing, and processing financial documents that represent payments of multi-million dollars annual payments to employees and the billing and collection of multi-millions of dollars in revenue from sources owing funds to FSIS.

Duties

Identifies and tracks trends or shortcomings in programs and procedures and generates options for solutions, such as process or system improvements. Recommends the developing and reporting of additional data or new reports. Identifies shortcomings and issues, such as adverse trends or the need for upgrades to systems and processes and develops plans for corrective action. Participates in the preparation of new and revised FSIS notices, bulletins, directives, all user notifications, and end of year guidance. Reviews, modifies, and develops internal controls which require the study of regulations, laws, and policies to assess their impact on the methods and procedures used within OCFO. Provides technical direction and guidance on the day-to-day operations and coordinates/participates in the year end closing activities that, affect the financial account statements. Serves as project manager between multiple software/programming options, gather requirements, work with developers, conduct pilot testing, and train end users of new or revised systems ensuring an increase in quality to all OCFO stakeholders.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• 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.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below: Specialized Experience: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent as listed below: - Managed projects that deal with data analysis and data based analysis in financial systems - Created reports to validate the accuracy of financial data - Recommended how to correct information in financial systems - Verified current processes, policies, and procedures are in line or correct with current regulation and law. - Monitored access between multiple software programs used to complete my Agency or Company goals. - Conducted testing on software to identify new software updates or updates to current software to ensure they operate within regulatory guidance. For more information on how to qualify please, Click Here 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

There is no education substitute for this position

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Benjamin Mogensen
• Phone: 612-852-7684
• Email: [email protected]