Financial Specialist

Job summary

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Major duties

Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates proposed Common Data Mappings (CDMs) that support the successful translation of business rules into appropriate code logic. Identifies new requirements, needed changes, and conflicting information. Provides expert technical advice and assistance involving process improvement methodology, including statistical process control methods, to improve the efficiency and quality of work performed. Conducts functional process improvement reviews independently and as a senior specialist when team efforts are required, analyzing abnormal balances to determine the proper corrective actions and ensure reimbursable authorities are adhered too. Develops review plans for projects including resource requirements and timetables; and, as needed, determines composition of project teams and provides necessary training to team members. Evaluates existing processes and procedures; identifies and recommends areas for review; Deploys basic to intermediate knowledge of SQL (to include functions and joins) to support systemic FISCAM testing and validation. Works independently to bring projects and actions to a close with guidance from senior functional analyst Works with data scientist and data engineers to solve data quality issues within databricks and other technology platforms

Qualification

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as experience such as: Analyzing financial systems, policies and regulations to ensure business continuity or compiling and validating financial data for compliance or providing financial expertise to leadership to support organizational objectives. Experience demonstrating the ability to work independently, as a team and pay attention to detail on submitted documents and products. An understanding of SQL and how to utilize SQL to query tables and databases. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. ** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing. ** You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Evaluations

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. 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.