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, PSC BOPS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BRANCH in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
Major duties
You will serve as a Financial Management Specialist and be responsible for budget/finance services for PSC staff and two subordinate commands as part of the Resource Management Branch. You will utilize a 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: Evaluating and providing technical advice to PSC leadership, subordinate commands, and divisions with budget formulation that include the development of fiscal year budget plan submissions using the CG Calendar Year Execution Tool (CYET) and previous spend plan categories for each command and programs that execute mission support responsibilities. Analyzing current and new policies, processes, and procedures to apply precise internal financial management of Personnel Service Center (PSC) financial portfolio. Maneuvering resource allocations across sub-allotments and all accounts to ensure resource agility that is critical to cash flow transactions to meet resource priorities or unknown situations that often demand immediate increased resource capability within the fixed PSC baseline budget allocation. Understanding of the micro-purchase program and procurement request requirements in support of PSC supply, services, inter-service support agreements, and contracts. Reviewing USCG financial management operations relating to financial management systems, PSC financial management goal and objectives, sequence and time of key financial program events and milestones, and methods to evaluate program accomplishments. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. Reasonable 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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 Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
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. Evaluating budget requirements and providing technical guidance and recommendations to management officials, organizational leadership, and program managers on budget formulation and financial planning activities. Analyzing, interpreting, and applying current and proposed financial management policies, regulations, procedures, and guidance to ensure effective internal financial management and compliance with applicable laws and agency requirements. Managing the execution of financial resources by analyzing funding requirements and maneuvering resource allocations across multiple sub-allotments and appropriations to support changing organizational priorities while maintaining fiscal accountability. Applying financial management principles and procurement requirements to support organizational acquisition activities, including the micro-purchase program, procurement request processing, inter service support agreements (ISSAs), and contract-related financial actions. Reviewing and evaluating financial management operations to ensure the effective administration of financial management systems, policies, and programs. 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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