Financial Management Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0501-13, Financial Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, FACILITIES DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION CENTER in NORFOLK, Virginia. This is a term appointment not to exceed 30 September 2029.
Major duties
You will serve as a Financial Management Specialist and be responsible for vast knowledge of accounting and financial management principles and procedures in completing complex assignments. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Provide technical advice to resolve issues related to regulatory requirements and statutory policies, including conducting in-depth research and interpreting guidelines, regulations, and proposing alternatives. Evaluate complex programs for compliance with relevant policies and regulations, including analyzing new policies and their impact on existing procedures and objectives. Perform analyses and interpretations of financial statements and reports to resolve unprecedented problems. Analyze operations, financial systems, and reports to identify trends, anomalies, or problems, and develop solutions, including planning and executing changes to financial reports and leveraging computer technology. Plan and conduct studies of financial management processes (budgetary, financial, procurement, property management), develop recommendations for improvement, and document findings. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience providing technical advice and resolving issues related to regulatory requirements and statutory policies, including conducting in-depth research, interpreting complex guidelines and regulations, and proposing alternative solutions. Experience evaluating complex programs for compliance with applicable policies and regulations, including analyzing new policies, assessing their impact on existing procedures and objectives, and recommending necessary adjustments. Experience performing advanced analyses and interpretations of financial statements and reports to resolve unprecedented or complex problems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. Experience planning and conducting studies of financial management processes (such as budgetary, financial, procurement, and property management), developing recommendations for process improvements, documenting findings, and evaluating internal controls for effectiveness and data integrity. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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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