As a Financial System Analyst, the incumbent shares responsibility with the Supervisory Budget Analyst, on an equal basis in serving in the absence of the Supervisor on all committees and meetings. Work jointly with Program Offices in establishing a complex integration process of other financial and program system to contribute to the effective financial management of VA Major Construction program. This position is located at the in Construction and Facilities Management in Washington, DC.

Duties

As a Financial System Analyst, the incumbent shares responsibility with the Supervisory Budget Analyst, on an equal basis in 1) providing technical advice on all matters relating to iFAMS; 2) serving in the absence of the Supervisor on all committees and meetings. Work jointly and in conjunction with Program Offices and other Administrations in establishing and maintaining a complex integration process of other financial and program system to contribute to the effective financial management of VA Major Construction program currently in the system and the future migration of the Minor Construction program. Plans, manages, and performs independent analysis, evaluation, and validation of new automated systems that integrate with iFAMS and changes to existing systems. Develops useful interfaces utilizing a wide range of software products in evaluating the effectiveness of converting data into the proper format, i.e., MS Office Software (MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint), and FoxPro. Coordinates the resolution of system issues arising from such factors as changes in legislation, regulation, and standards; tests system changes to ensure they do not compromise reporting requirements; evaluating and implementing proposals to integrate. the system with interfacing administrative support and functional program information systems. Exercising critical thinking and performing deep analysis in understand OCFM business process, identify and document the impact areas, and uncover and understand business rules, success factors, potential gaps/barriers to success, and Key Performance Indicators. Conducting quality assurance on data analysis and reviewing findings that makes improvements, solves problems, or takes corrective action when problems arise. Employs data gathering, and analytical techniques, and evaluation methodologies to develop documentation and recommendation on the appropriate approach to meeting existing and future financial management system needs from a range of automated and procedural alternatives. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Position Description Title/PD#: Financial Analyst/PD100240, PD100250, PD100260, and PD100270The full performance level of this position is GS - 13. At the level GS-9/11/12, you will perform similar duties but under closer supervision. Remote/Virtual: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/19/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. GS-9: Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience for the GS-9, equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7,in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience: Would typically include, but are not limited to: Assisting in the resolution of system issues arising from such factors as changes in legislation, regulation, and standards; tests system changes to ensure they do not compromise reporting requirements; evaluating and implementing proposals to integrate. the system with interfacing administrative support and functional program information systems. Exercising critical thinking and performing deep analysis in understand OCFM business process, identify and document the impact areas, and uncover and understand business rules, success factors, potential gaps/barriers to success, and Key Performance Indicators. Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field to the position OR2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related filed to the position ORLL.B. or J.D., if related. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. GS-11: Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience for the GS-11, equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience: Would typically include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the resolution of system issues arising from such factors as changes in legislation, regulation, and standards; tests system changes to ensure they do not compromise reporting requirements; evaluating and implementing proposals to integrate. the system with interfacing administrative support and functional program information systems. Exercising critical thinking and performing deep analysis in understand OCFM business process, identify and document the impact areas, and uncover and understand business rules, success factors, potential gaps/barriers to success, and Key Performance Indicators. Conducting quality assurance on data analysis and reviewing findings that makes improvements, solves problems, or takes corrective action when problems arise. Employs data gathering, and analytical techniques, and evaluation methodologies to develop documentation and recommendation on the appropriate approach to meeting existing and future financial management system needs from a range of automated and procedural alternatives. Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. GS-12: Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience for the GS-12, equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience: Would typically include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the resolution of system issues arising from such factors as changes in legislation, regulation, and standards; tests system changes to ensure they do not compromise reporting requirements; evaluating and implementing proposals to integrate. the system with interfacing administrative support and functional program information systems. Exercising critical thinking and performing deep analysis in understand OCFM business process, identify and document the impact areas, and uncover and understand business rules, success factors, potential gaps/barriers to success, and Key Performance Indicators. Conducting quality assurance on data analysis and reviewing findings that makes improvements, solves problems, or takes corrective action when problems arise. Employs data gathering, and analytical techniques, and evaluation methodologies to develop documentation and recommendation on the appropriate approach to meeting existing and future financial management system needs from a range of automated and procedural alternatives. GS-13: Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience for the GS-13, equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience: Would typically include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the resolution of system issues arising from such factors as changes in legislation, regulation, and standards; tests system changes to ensure they do not compromise reporting requirements; evaluating and implementing proposals to integrate. the system with interfacing administrative support and functional program information systems. Exercising critical thinking and performing deep analysis in understand OCFM business process, identify and document the impact areas, and uncover and understand business rules, success factors, potential gaps/barriers to success, and Key Performance Indicators. Conducting quality assurance on data analysis and reviewing findings that makes improvements, solves problems, or takes corrective action when problems arise. Employs data gathering, and analytical techniques, and evaluation methodologies to develop documentation and recommendation on the appropriate approach to meeting existing and future financial management system needs from a range of automated and procedural alternatives. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment.

Education

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

There is no educational substitution at the GS-12/13 grade level.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Office of Construction and Facilities Management 425 I Street NW Washington, DC 20001 US
• Name: VACO OCHO HRSC Recruiting & Staffing Team
• Email: [email protected]