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FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Vacancy Announcement
USAJOBS Control No. VR1474 FO
Vacancy Announcement Number: AR143022
Opening Date: Apr 29, 2002
Closing Date: May 13, 2002
Position Title, Series, Grade:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST ,GS -
0501 - 14 / 14
Promotion Potential: NONE -
Salary: $74,697.00 - $97,108.00 ,
Organization and Duty Station: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Bureau of
Resource Management in Rossyln, VA
Area of Consideration: Open to all Federal competitive status candidates, reinstatement eligibles, noncompetitive eligibles (e.g.,
VRA, disabled veteran, certain former overseas employees, etc.), CTAP and ICTAP
eligibles, veterans with preference, and veterans who have been honorably discharged and substantially completed 3 years of active
duty.
MAJOR DUTIES:
This position is located in the Bureau of Financial Management and Policy. The incumbent serves as a team leader, responsible for leading multi-functional teams on multiple IT teams relating to the development and implementation of the Department's worldwide financial management systems. Provides daily oversight to Systems Analysts, Financial Management Analysts, or Systems Accountants. Develops detailed project plans, resource estimates, determines acquisition strategies, and manages all aspects of project execution. Coordinates with regional/functional bureaus, IRM, posts, and Financial Service Centers. Technical challenges include information security, development of Web-based financial applications, implementation and integration of COTS financial systems, and implementation of secure digital signature capabilities. Functional challenges include compliance with the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), implementation of worldwide financial management standards, and accounting for all information needed for the production of financial statements and FACTS II.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position applicants must possess at least one year of experience (at least equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal
Service) integrating financial management system projects, including overseeing related planning and tracking, budget and financial plan preparation, justification, and contract management; providing direct technical supervision to the work of multi-functional teams in analyzing and assessing an
organization's financial management requirements; developing project goals, objectives, and milestones in implementing effective financial systems interfaces; managing the development and implementation of functional management business area requirements such as payroll, disbursing, cash management, funds controls, and reporting; using state-of-the-art analytical techniques and tools in areas such as quantitative analysis, computer assisted systems engineering, and
business process reengineering; and developing new approaches to existing management complexities concerning the implementation of automated and integrated financial management systems.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have completed at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade-interval than the grade applying for in order to meet the time-in-grade requirement. Creditable service includes competitive and excepted service in General Schedule and other pay systems. Time-in-grade requirements do NOT apply to those applying under noncompetitive special appointing authorities or open competitive procedures; those applicants who have previously held the grade applying for under a nontemporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service; those applicants that have served in a non-General Schedule position continuously during the previous 52 weeks; and, those applicants whose General Schedule service during the previous 52 weeks has been totally
under temporary appointment.
NOTE: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements,
by the closing date of the announcement.
OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
.You must be a United States citizen to apply.
.Selectee must be able to obtain a TOP Secret security clearance.
.Relocation expenses will be paid for current federal employees.
.To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after
December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES:
Candidates will be rated on the basis of relevant experience, education,
training, performance appraisal, job-related awards, and knowledge, skills and abilities in accordance with the Department of State Merit Promotion Plan.
Applicants will be assigned a rating based on their applications and their responses to the occupational questions found in the Occupational
Questionnaire section later in this announcement. Answers to the Occupational Questionnaire MUST be provided on the Qualifications and Availability Form OPM Form 1203-FX) or via the Internet at the OPM USAJOBS web site (see the How to Apply section below for filing on-line). If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education in your application/resume, a score will manually be determined that reflects your total experience (including education, training, and awards) as it related to the knowledge, skills and ability requirements of the position.
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP) - If you are currently
an employee of the Department of State you may be entitled to special selection priority under the Department's Career Transition Assistance Program CTAP). To receive this priority consideration you must:
1. Have a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) separation notice, a proposed notice of removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of
function outside the local commuting area, a Certificate of Expected
Separation or other official certification issued by the Department indicating the position is surplus. For example, a notice of position
abolishment or a notice stating your eligibility for discontinued service
retirement.
2. Hold a position at GS-15 or below (or equivalent) and be (a) a current career or career-conditional competitive service employee in tenure group 1 or 2; (b) an excepted service employee serving on an appointment without time limit who has been given noncompetitive appointment eligibility and selection priority by statue for positions in the competitive service; or c) an employee serving on a Schedule A or B excepted appointment, provided that the position to which applying has the same appointing authority (i.e., Schedule A or B) of the position from which being separated.
3. Submit proof of your eligibility for the CTAP program with your application. For example, a copy of a notice of proposed removal for
declining a transfer of function outside the commuting area or for declining a directed reassignment or a notification issued by the Department indicating that your position is surplus.
4. Be applying for a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will or may be separated. The position for which you are applying must not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will or may be separated.
5. Have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent. Your rating of record must be submitted
with your application package.
6. Be currently employed by the Department and be (a) in the same commuting area as the announced position or (b) occupying a position beyond the local commuting area. An eligible employee occupying a position outside of the local commuting area of the position will not receive priority consideration over an eligible displaced or surplus employee in the same commuting area as the announced position.
7. File your application within the timeframes stated in the vacancy announcement and meet all the application criteria (e.g., submit all required documentation, etc.).
8. Be physically qualified, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate, to perform the essential duties of the position.
9. Meet the basic qualification (including selective placement factors) and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical
qualifications, suitability, security, and minimum educational and experience
requirements.
10. Meet any special qualifying condition(s) that OPM has approved for the position.
11. Be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon
entry.
12. Be rated well-qualified for the position. To be considered well-qualified applicants must earn a score of at least 85 which distinguishes well-qualified candidates from minimally qualified candidates on the rating criteria developed for the position.
THE INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP) - If you
are a displaced Federal employee you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under ICTAP. To receive this priority consideration you must:
1. Be a displaced Federal employee. The following categories of candidates are considered displaced employees. You must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation such as RIF separation notice, letter from OPM or your agency documenting your priority consideration status with your application package.
A. Current or former career or career-conditional (tenure group I or II) competitive service employees who: (1) Received a specific RIF separation notice within the last year; or (2) Separated because of a compensable injury, whose compensation has been terminated, and whose former agency certifies that it is unable to place; or (3) Retired with a disability and whose disability annuity has been or is being terminated; or (4) Upon receipt of a RIF separation notice retired on the effective date of the RIF and submits a Standard Form 50 that indicates "Retirement in lieu of RIF"; or (5) Retired under the discontinued service retirement option; or (6) Received a formal
notice of proposed separation for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment outside the local commuting area; or
B. Former Military Reserve or National Guard Technicians who are receiving a special Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement annuity under section 8337(h) or 8456 of title 5 United States Code.
2. Be applying for a position at or below the grade level of the position from which you are or have been separated. The position must not have a greater promotion potential than the position from which you were separated.
3. Have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent. This must be submitted with your application package. (This requirement does not apply to candidates who are eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement.)
4. Occupy or be displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy for which you are requesting priority consideration.
5. File your application by the vacancy announcement closing date and meet all the application criteria (e.g., submit all required documentation, etc.).
6. Be rated well qualified for the position. To be considered well qualified, you must earn the score cut-off of 85 which distinguishes
well-qualified candidates from minimally qualified candidates on the rating criteria developed for the position.
HOW TO APPLY: You must complete and submit the information listed below. You may be excluded from referral if the information is incomplete.
1. A resume (or other written form of your choosing, e.g., OF-612, SF-171 (Applications for Federal Employment)) which clearly identifies
the announcement number, title, and grade of the job you are applying for; your social security number and country of citizenship; and the highest Federal civilian grade you have held (including series and dates held), if applicable. If you need more information on what should be included in your resume, please see the following website:
www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI25.htm.
2. Provide a narrative that will be used to help determine your eligibility and rating under this announcement. You may provide this narrative in the last section of your on-line resume or on a separation sheet of paper. Address your response to the following area(s): Please tell us about your experience integrating financial management system projects, including overseeing related planning and tracking, budget and financial plan preparation,
justification, and contract management; providing direct technical supervision to the work of multi-functional teams in analyzing and assessing an
organization's financial management requirements; developing project goals, objectives, and milestones
in implementing effective financial systems interfaces; managing the development and implementation of functional management business area
requirements such as payroll, disbursing, cash management, funds controls, and reporting; using state-of-the-art analytical techniques and tools in areas such as quantitative analysis, computer assisted systems engineering, and business process reengineering; and developing new approaches to existing management complexities concerning the implementation of automated and integrated financial management systems.
3. Qualifications and Availability Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX) or an on-line submission through USAJOBS in response to the Occupational Questionnaire section of this announcement. Please review your responses to ensure that they are consistent with the descriptions of work experience and education stated in your application. Your responses will be verified against the information in your application. Errors or omissions made on the Form C/Occupational Questionnaire are your responsibility.
4. Veterans MUST submit a DD-214 and, if applicable, official documentation from the VA or branch of Armed Forces of compensable disability that is dated within the past 12 months.
5. Status candidates or reinstatement eligibles applying under merit promotion procedures must also include: (a) a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing proof of competitive status; and (b) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. If a current appraisal does not exist a form DS-1812 (Applicant)
NOTE: Please write the announcement number on the first page of all your application materials, if submitting copies by fax or mail, to ensure accurate processing for this case.
Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original document that you may need in the future.
Federal agencies provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application process, contact the Raleigh OPM Service Center. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, contact the Department of State, Office of Employee Relations, Work/Life Programs at 202-261-8180. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L.93-579.5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Sections 3302 and 3361.
To obtain an application package, you may:
1.Contact the OPM Web Site on the Internet at: www.usajobs.opm.gov.
You may obtain a copy of the announcement and complete your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire on-line. It is highly recommended that you file your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire using the on-line method, since it is the most efficient way for us to process your application. The on-line processes for this announcement are available up until midnight Eastern Time of the closing date. Please make sure you still send in to the OPM Raleigh Service Center any other materials required as part of the application package.
a. To create and edit a resume, click on "on-line resume" at the USAJOBS website page.
b. To submit a resume, locate the announcement you wish to apply to and click on the envelope icon found at the bottom of the announcement text. This will link you to the resume builder feature. Enter the information requested to locate your resume, make any necessary changes to your resume, and click "submit" at the bottom of the screen. Please wait for the system to respond back with a successful transmission message before disconnecting. Disconnecting prior to receipt of this message will disconnect your resume transmission.
c. To complete and submit the Occupational Questionnaire, click on "on-line application" at the
USAJOBS website page . At the next screen, enter the Vacancy Identification Number or control number of the announcement you wish to apply to, in the appropriate box. The system will link you to the on-line Occupational Questionnaire for that vacancy announcement. Follow the instructions found in the vacancy announcement text to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. Please wait for the system to respond back to you with a successful transmission message before disconnecting. Disconnecting prior to receipt of this message will disconnect your occupational questionnaire transmission.
2. Write the Office of Personnel Management, Raleigh Service Center, at 4407 Bland Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609, or send an e-mail message to
raleigh@opm.gov. Please include your name, address, and the announcement number for this position; or
3. Call the Office of Personnel Management Telephone System on 478-757-3000.
This is an automated telephone information system. Enter "1" from the opening menu, then "3" to go to the Open Forms Request Line, and then "1" to begin your recording. You will be asked to record your name, street address, city, state, zip code, and the announcement number for this position. This recorded message is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FILING APPLICATIONS :
You are highly encouraged to file on-line. Application materials not filed on-line through USAJOBS should be faxed to the OPM Raleigh Service
Center at (919) 790-2824, or mailed to:U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 4407 Bland Rd., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609. Faxes should
not exceed 20 pages. Applications may not be sent in postage-paid Government envelopes in accordance with Federal law and regulation.
Applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. Mailed
application materials must be postmarked by the closing date of this announcement; on-line and fax filers must apply by the closing date.
ALL CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY NONMERIT FACTOR SUCH AS RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, SEXUAL PREFERENCE, OR DISABILITY.
COMPLETING THE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
You should use the following instruction to help you complete the Occupational Questionnaire on the Qualifications & Availability Form COPM Form 1203-FX) or using the on-line method. The instructions are numbered to match the section numbers on the Form C. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all other questions unless advised otherwise. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
You must submit your on-line questionnaire by midnight, Eastern Time, on the closing date of the application.
To submit your on-line occupational questionnaire, click here: ONLINE
APPLICATION
Social Security Number
Enter your social security number.
Vacancy Identification Number
Enter AR143022.
1. Title of Job
Title of Job
Enter: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
2. Biographic Data
3. E-Mail Address
Notify me by E-Mail
Your email address is optional.
E-Mail Address
4. Work Information
5. Employment Availability
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
9. Languages
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
The grade level for this position is 14. If you are filing online, it has been pre-selected for you.
11. Miscellaneous Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
14. Veterans' Preference Claim
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
16. Availability Date
You may omit availability date if you can begin work immediately; otherwise, provide the date you will be available for employment.
17. Service Computation Date
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
18. Other Date Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
19. Job Preference
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
20. Occupational Specialties
Enter 001 for the occupational speciality code. If you are filing online, it has been pre-selected for you.
001 NONE
21. Geographic Availability
Enter 1440 for the geographic speciality code. If you are filing online, it has been pre-selected for you. (Duty location is Rosslyn, Virginia)
1440 ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON & FALLS, VA
22. Transition Assistance Plan
23. Job Related Experience
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
24. Personal Background Information
The Online Application will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you will leave this section blank.
25. Occupational Questions
1. This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience needed to qualify for this position. From the description below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to this position. Darken the oval corresponding to that letter in
Section 25, number 1. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING RATED INELIGIBLE.
A. I have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 Level in the Federal Service) integrating financial management system projects, including overseeing related planning and tracking, budget and financial plan preparation, justification, and contract management; providing direct technical supervision to the work of multi-functional teams in analyzing and assessing an organization's financial management requirements; developing project goals, objectives, and milestones in implementing effective financial systems interfaces; managing the development and implementation of functional management business area requirements such as payroll, disbursing, cash management, funds controls, and reporting; using state-of-the-art analytical
techniques and tools in areas such as quantitative analysis, computer assisted systems engineering, and business process reengineering; and developing new approaches to existing management complexities concerning the implementation of automated and integrated financial management systems.
B. I do not have 1 year of experience as described above.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate your level of knowledge, skill, or ability in certain areas. For each item, choose the statement from the list below (A-E) that best reflects your level of experience and/or training in that area. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 on the form. Please select only one letter for each item.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior coworker to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without assistance from a supervisor or senior coworker.
E- I have instructed or assisted other workers in the performance of this task due to my expertise in this area.
2. Oversee planning and tracking as related to financial management system integration projects.
3. Prepare budget and financial plans, justifications and tracking.
4. Develop analyses as well as options and recommendations that directly or indirectly concern the effectiveness of projects.
5. Prepare and oversee maintenance of project plans.
6. Provide status reports and propose schedule adjustments.
7. Implement approaches for tracking and resolving issues that arise in connection with system integration improvement projects.
8. Develop annual financial plans for specified projects.
9. Provide information on expenditures against the plans and drafts funding justifications.
10. Propose changes to project requirements affecting budget projections.
11. Provide direct technical supervision to the work of multi-functional teams in analyzing and assessing the Department's overseas and domestic financial management requirements in order to develop project goals, objectives, and milestones.
12. Define, plan, coordinate and identify the technical requirements for interfacing with the primary accounting systems in order to meet project
objectives.
13. Coordinate with various levels of financial service centers.
14. Develop web-based financial applications.
15. Implement secure digital signature capabilities.
16. Ensure compliance with the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act FFMIA).
17. Implement financial management standards and implement systems solution for property
accountability.
18. Manage the development, implementation and periodic update of functional financial management business are requirements, including: payroll, disbursing, and cash management, voucher examination, funds control, and reporting.
19. Propose opportunities for business process reengineering.
20. Communicate to a team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and
deadlines and timeframes for completion.
21. Assist a team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks.
22. Monitor and report on the status and progress of work.
23. Check work in progress and review completed work.
24. Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and personal administrative information.
25. Conceptualize, define, plan, and execute complex financial management systems development and implementation projects.
26. Define appropriate deliverable products to ensure the quality and maintainability of software products being developed.
27. Establish and enforce appropriate configuration management control throughout the financial systems development life cycle.
28. Develop and implement information technology security plans that meet the requirements of the Government Information Security Reform Act (GISRA).
29. Evaluate financial systems for compliance with legislation and other requirements.
30. Prepare studies and analyses on the impact of new financial management legislation of financial systems.
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