FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST

**This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

Applicants must have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Performing evaluation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure the continuity of a financial system's operations; analyzing and applying financial laws and regulations and recommending changes to maintain compliance of financial systems. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.

If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at FM Certification 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.

Provide system management, functional analysis of system requirements and system support services for a major Automated Financial Information Systems (AISs).,Provide requirements analysis, development, evaluation, and maintenance of plans and programs to meet objectives in the area of the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS).,Responsible for functional interpretation of system changes, enhancements to the system, regulatory changes mandated by laws and for taking appropriate and corrective actions.,Identifies requirements and monitors the development of assigned systems interface or integration. Predicts the effects of proposed changes and makes recommendations to minimize overall system impact.,Participates in, and directs meetings, conferences, and briefings and prepares minutes of the proceedings.