SummaryThis position is part of the, African Development Foundation. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing detailed analysis supporting other Finance and Administration Division staff associated with the execution and monitoring of the financial position of the USADF. Advising the Director of Financial Management and staff on issues affecting financial resources and programs and represents the activity at various meetings within the organization.
This job is open to - Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees. - Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. - Veterans
- Individuals with disabilities
- Military spouses
- Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. - Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
- Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. - Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Clarification from the agencySpecial Authorities: other miscellaneous authorities
This job is also open in another announcement to:
- The public
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
This job is also open in another announcement to:
- The public
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Duties - Oversee detailed, analysis supporting other Finance and Administration Division staff, associated with the execution and monitoring of the financial position of the USADF.
- Exercise responsibility for the full range of financial functions in the development, formulation, presentation, justification, and execution of budget, program, accounting issues, and other accounts.
- Reviews and interprets directives from headquarters and develops supplemental instructions and guidance for the development of financial analysis.
- Monitors the progress of obligations, commitments, and expenditures throughout the budget year to determine if objectives are being met and cost ceilings adhered to.
- Provides technical and administrative guidance to staff assigned to carrying out the financial analysis functions as required in support of the agency's budget.
- Provides technical and administrative guidance to staff assigned to carrying out financial analysis techniques, including financial modeling, forecasting and evaluation.
- Advise on potential business practice improvement, analysis of how transactions will interface with the system and development of solutions to protect customers.
- Present complex financial data in a concise and user-friendly manner; analyzes complex financial information and think critically to solve problems, and provides strong attention to detail and logical approaches for decision-making processes.
Requirements Conditions of Employment- US Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
QualificationsOne year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to:
-Independently analyzing and evaluating financial management data to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements and make recommendations for improvements to budgetary/financial policy, systems, processes, methods, and procedures.
-Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of work processes.
-Gathering and analyzing financial and budget program data to verify accuracy and consistency with policies, procedures, principles, laws and regulations; and contributing budget and financial information for inclusion in financial reports.
-Communicating using advanced techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers.
-Extracting and analyzing budget and/or financial data utilizing automated financial management information systems to provide resolutions; utilizing database query languages, and creating informative and visually appealing dashboards using tools.
-Researching complex financial reports, such as status of funds expenses and budget obligations, utilizing data gathering methods and problem solving analysis, and the ability to make recommendations which visualize the effects and impact of the proposed corrective actions.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
EducationThere is no qualifying educaiton for this position/grade level.Additional informationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for RA for Online Assessments here.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Please refer to Required Documents section for additional details. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.
Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
Telework Suitability:The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment:Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.
Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Work Schedule:This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:ADF uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # [redacted] using the Delegated Examining procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement.
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How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position (if applicable). You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Technical Competency - Accounting
- Technical Competency - Automated Accounting & Business Related Systems
- Technical Competency - Financial Management
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decisiveness
- Problem Solving
- Resilience
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/[redacted]
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
2. SF-50 or DD-214
- Current/Former Career/Career-Conditional Eligible: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis
3. Other supporting documents:
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- Cover letter, optional
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
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