Financial Management Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration, San Diego, CA, United States
Summary
This position is located in the DEA, San Diego Field Division. The primary purpose is to support the Domestic Division Financial Procurement Unit (FPU) with processing various types of accounting transactions, analyzing financial information, and providing customer support within the assigned Division offices.
Responsibilities
Analyzing and developing cost data for a broad operating program utilizing a variety of sources.
Providing customer service to assigned Division office(s)/group(s), vendors, and financial analysts.
Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and making recommendations to the Senior Financial Management Specialist as needed.
Collecting, analyzing, and validating budget data to help monitor and track resources for assigned program areas.
Conducting research, identifying, and analyzing trends in the use of funds, and recommending adjustments in programs that require the rescheduling of program workloads.
Reviewing and processing accounting transactions for a broad and varied range of functions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, expenditure vouchers, and rejected transactions.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and obtaining and maintaining a security clearance.
Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Incumbent must maintain required certifications and access to necessary systems to complete the work.
Incumbent is required to become a certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level I within 6 months of assignment.
Incumbent will be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
Qualifications Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet one of the following requirements:
Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-11 grade level, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations.
Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: reviewing and recording accounting transactions into automated financial management systems; recommending and implementing new financial policies; interpreting and explaining financial legislations and procedures to customers; researching and resolving accounting transactions covering invoices, imprest fund documentation, purchase card billing statements, and indirect payments; conducting reconciliation activities.
Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements:
Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-12 grade level, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations.
Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: reviewing and recording accounting transactions into automated financial management systems; developing, recommending, and implementing new financial policies; interpreting and explaining complex financial legislations and procedures to customers; researching and resolving complicated accounting transactions covering invoices, imprest fund documentation, purchase card billing statements, and indirect payments; performing tasks related to acquisition planning and contract administration; and conducting reconciliation activities.
Additional information on the position qualification requirements is located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy.
Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL.
Current or Former Political Appointees Applicants who are currently or have been within the last five years a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office listed in this announcement.
Multiple Positions and Telework Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Eligible applicants may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such positions. Relocation Incentives may be considered under agency conditions. Telework or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
Candidate Qualities Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits A federal employee and family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and full‑time, part‑time or intermittent status. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Responsibilities
Analyzing and developing cost data for a broad operating program utilizing a variety of sources.
Providing customer service to assigned Division office(s)/group(s), vendors, and financial analysts.
Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and making recommendations to the Senior Financial Management Specialist as needed.
Collecting, analyzing, and validating budget data to help monitor and track resources for assigned program areas.
Conducting research, identifying, and analyzing trends in the use of funds, and recommending adjustments in programs that require the rescheduling of program workloads.
Reviewing and processing accounting transactions for a broad and varied range of functions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, expenditure vouchers, and rejected transactions.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and obtaining and maintaining a security clearance.
Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Incumbent must maintain required certifications and access to necessary systems to complete the work.
Incumbent is required to become a certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level I within 6 months of assignment.
Incumbent will be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
Qualifications Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet one of the following requirements:
Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-11 grade level, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations.
Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: reviewing and recording accounting transactions into automated financial management systems; recommending and implementing new financial policies; interpreting and explaining financial legislations and procedures to customers; researching and resolving accounting transactions covering invoices, imprest fund documentation, purchase card billing statements, and indirect payments; conducting reconciliation activities.
Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements:
Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-12 grade level, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations.
Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: reviewing and recording accounting transactions into automated financial management systems; developing, recommending, and implementing new financial policies; interpreting and explaining complex financial legislations and procedures to customers; researching and resolving complicated accounting transactions covering invoices, imprest fund documentation, purchase card billing statements, and indirect payments; performing tasks related to acquisition planning and contract administration; and conducting reconciliation activities.
Additional information on the position qualification requirements is located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy.
Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL.
Current or Former Political Appointees Applicants who are currently or have been within the last five years a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office listed in this announcement.
Multiple Positions and Telework Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Eligible applicants may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such positions. Relocation Incentives may be considered under agency conditions. Telework or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
Candidate Qualities Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits A federal employee and family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and full‑time, part‑time or intermittent status. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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