Financial Program Specialist
With over 250 employees, OFM is the largest division within the OCFO, and is spread across three geographic locations- Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and two finance centers in Dallas, TX and Burlington, VT, respectively. OFM supports all financial management service needs for the agency such as accounting transactional activities, financial reporting, operation and maintenance of financial systems and multiple feeder systems, and travel and government charge card management. Furthermore, OFM is an accounting shared service provider for five Components within DHS. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an analyst completing the administrative work of a fiscal, financial management, accounting, or budgetary nature within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Financial Management, Finance Centers. Typical assignments include:
Providing services that support organizational programs and components; maintaining business processes that contribute to management's effective control over program operations; Performing financial transactions associated with organizational activity and monitoring studies to determine the base requirements for updated financial information; Conducting transactions related to the preparation, submission, and monitoring aspects of the financial management processes; Providing analyses, projections and interpretations to maintain maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Assisting the liaison with audits by gathering and reviewing documentation when requested to ensure that it has followed proper internal controls. You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience:
One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as reviewing accounts for accuracy; utilizing automated financial system to track, analyze, or prepare financial reports; reconciling financial transactions; and reviewing and managing policies and financial regulations OR Education:
Substitution of Education for
Experience:
You may substitute successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a qualifying field or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-9 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work of the position. Check with your school or university to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
Appropriate combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may also be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-09 grade level. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees:
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. Note:
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Providing services that support organizational programs and components; maintaining business processes that contribute to management's effective control over program operations; Performing financial transactions associated with organizational activity and monitoring studies to determine the base requirements for updated financial information; Conducting transactions related to the preparation, submission, and monitoring aspects of the financial management processes; Providing analyses, projections and interpretations to maintain maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Assisting the liaison with audits by gathering and reviewing documentation when requested to ensure that it has followed proper internal controls. You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience:
One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as reviewing accounts for accuracy; utilizing automated financial system to track, analyze, or prepare financial reports; reconciling financial transactions; and reviewing and managing policies and financial regulations OR Education:
Substitution of Education for
Experience:
You may substitute successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a qualifying field or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-9 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work of the position. Check with your school or university to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
Appropriate combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may also be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-09 grade level. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees:
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. Note:
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
- Department:
0501 Financial Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$51,666 to $67,162 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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