Supervisory Accountant

Bureau of Economic Analysis • Suitland, MD

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About The Position

This Supervisory Accountant position is in the Direct Investment Division at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The vacancy may also be used to fill other Supervisory Accountant, Band 5 (GS-15) positions at the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

The position manages the operations, maintenance, and development of IT systems used for survey processing and statistical production. It manages the implementation of survey methodology and statistical techniques to produce quality economic statistics, and provides effective and efficient management of personnel, budget, and physical resources for the Operations, Systems, and Analysis Branch.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be suitable for Federal employment, and be registered for Selective Service if applicable. A supervisory probationary period may be required. This is a non-bargaining-unit position, and relocation expenses may not be paid.

The minimum education requirement can be met with a degree in accounting, or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that includes or is supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law). Alternatively, applicants may qualify through at least four years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training providing professional accounting knowledge, along with one of the specified accounting coursework, certification, or education-and-experience combinations described in the announcement. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

Applicants must also have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band IV (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes analyzing survey data containing complex accounting and economic data, building and maintaining software to produce economic statistics, and supervising or leading a team. After applying, applicants will receive an email requiring completion of a USA Hire assessment. The assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the announcement’s closing date, 11/10/2026.

Requirements

• Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Be a U.S. citizen and suitable for Federal employment; register for Selective Service if applicable.
• Meet the accounting education requirement through an accounting degree; a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or the stated combination of accounting experience, education, training, and qualifying coursework, certification, or education and experience.
• Have one year of experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to Band IV (GS-14) in the Federal service.
• Have specialized experience analyzing survey data containing complex accounting and economic data, building and maintaining software to produce economic statistics, and supervising or leading a team.
• Complete the required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the announcement’s closing date.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations, maintenance, and development of IT systems used for survey processing and statistical production.
• Manage the implementation of survey methodology and statistical techniques in the production of quality economic statistics.
• Manage personnel, budget, and physical resources for the Operations, Systems, and Analysis Branch.

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: Senior