Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Internal Control, Risk Management, and Performance Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Agency). The principal objective of the OCFO is to provide assurance of the effective management and financial integrity of program activities and resources carried out at the National Labor Relations Board.
Major duties
As a Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist), GS-0501-12, your typical work assignments may include: Executing a program of financial policies and internal controls, as well as risk and performance management, as integral components of the organization's overall management framework. Supporting the NLRB's ERM maturity process and supports the proper identification and management of risks to the Agency's mission and performance, especially those risks related to achieving strategic objectives. Utilizing internal controls, risk management, and accounting procedures to ensure the effectiveness of the NLRB's internal controls and assists with maturing the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program. Preparing briefings, background materials, reports and other written documentation dealing with the NLRB's programs. Providing recommendations to resolve problems encountered by analyzing their root causes and recognizes key causal connections that others might miss.
What you need to qualify
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist) is a self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative and can evaluate processes, identify risks and control deficiencies, analyze data, and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate works effectively both independently and as part of a team and builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders. The candidate should be adaptable, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills are desired. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist) at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience conducting internal control reviews and risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of organizational controls and identify areas for improvement; and Experience working with established requirements, guidelines, and principles to analyze data, address requirements and assess risk management practices; and Experience developing recommendations and corrective actions based on the results of internal control reviews and risk assessments to strengthen internal controls and improve organizational processes. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. NOTE: 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.
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