Financial Systems Analyst

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

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About The Position

Serves as a Financial Systems Analyst to the Chief, Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) Accounting Division, Headquarters, US Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS), Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G8 Resource Management Directorate. The position provides professional expertise on financial management systems and supports system changes and enhancements, accounting and budgeting functions, and resolution of complex accounting and operational problems. The analyst coordinates with Command personnel, system stakeholders, other agencies, and government and military organizations; supports audits and reviews; trains end users; and performs software acceptance testing for financial system enhancements and upgrades.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience providing professional expertise regarding financial management systems and developing changes or enhancements applicable to accounting and/or budgeting functions of those systems.
• One year of specialized experience resolving issues or problems involving financial management systems.
• Specialized experience must be equivalent to work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-12 or above).
• Qualification must be based on experience alone; education may not 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-12).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must comply with Department of War Financial Management Certification requirements and obtain the certification within the required time.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must 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 an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the planning, design, coordination, and implementation of financial management system changes and enhancements with Command personnel and other system stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to management regarding performance evaluations as project team leader involving the design and evaluation of financial management systems.
• Develop data requirements and functional descriptions for required changes, and/or coordinate changes with financial management system stakeholders.
• Review, modify, and update Command procedures, policies, and principles to ensure financial management system policies and practices satisfy system development requirements and GAO Standards.
• Serve as liaison with other agencies that interface with financial management systems to ensure requirements are identified and addressed.
• Represent the Command at meetings and conferences with other government and military agencies to discuss and resolve issues or problems related to Command resource management systems.
• Develop or coordinate responses to audits, internal control reviews, reports, and inspections concerning financial management systems or procedures.
• Educate or train end users on implementation of new or updated accounting and financial procedures.
• Provide professional expertise regarding financial management systems and recommend solutions to complex accounting and operational problems using advanced accounting techniques.
• Provide guidance or instructions on policy matters and interpretation of laws, regulations, instructions, and procedures applicable to accounting and budgeting functions of financial management systems.
• Perform Software Acceptance Testing for financial management system enhancements and upgrades.
• Determine the need for system changes or enhancements, evaluate system recommendations, and develop data requirements for financial management systems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of federal benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs or allowances may be authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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