Financial Management Analyst

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

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About The Position

The Financial Management Analyst serves in the Resource Management Directorate, providing advice and guidance on a wide range of financial policies and requirements. The role provides financial management support to program managers, budget analysts, resource managers, and leadership; analyzes financial information to identify discrepancies and management issues; and develops recommendations to improve financial processes and operational effectiveness. The analyst also develops internal controls to support financial accuracy and audit readiness and assists with coordinating financial regulations, directives, procedures, and internal guidance.

This is a Department of Defense Financial Management position. The incumbent must complete training and meet Level 2 certification requirements within two years of appointment, and must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. The position may require approximately 10% temporary duty travel and is subject to a one-year probationary period, unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.

The position is at the GS-12 level. Qualification requires one year of specialized experience analyzing data from multiple financial systems; identifying discrepancies, unusual transactions, trends, and errors; preparing financial reports and other management products to evaluate financial performance; and recommending improvements to financial operations and audit readiness. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Applicants who held a GS position within the past 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). The job has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• One year of GS-12 specialized experience analyzing financial data from multiple financial systems; identifying discrepancies, unusual transactions, trends, and errors; preparing financial reports and other management products to evaluate financial performance; and recommending solutions to improve financial operations and audit readiness.
• For the GS-12 level, qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Complete training and meet Department of Defense Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements within two years of appointment; maintain certification.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide documents proving eligibility.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management advice and guidance to program managers, budget analysts, resource managers, and leadership.
• Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies and financial management issues.
• Develop solutions and recommendations to improve financial processes and operational effectiveness.
• Develop internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and audit readiness.
• Assist in developing and coordinating financial regulations, directives, procedures, and internal guidance.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed