FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

To qualify for the GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience participating in the formulation and preparation of multi-year budget submissions and compiling supporting documentation in accordance with established agency guidelines.

Experience analyzing financial data and working with program offices to assist in forecasting current-year execution, tracking funding trends, and preparing routine assessments of program execution. Experience monitoring and tracking daily financial transactions to verify that obligations and expenditures align with established phasing plans.

Experience conducting standard variance analyses to compare planned versus actual spending, identifying discrepancies, and drafting reports for review by higher-level analysts or supervisors. Experience fostering a positive and inclusive team environment by actively promoting cooperation, encouraging the contributions of all members, and contributing to a constructive atmosphere where the team is motivated to achieve collective objectives.

Experience supporting internal and external audit activities by reconciling financial system data, validating transactions, and providing documentation to certify the effectiveness of funds control processes. To qualify for the GS-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience participating in the formulation and preparation of multi-year budget submissions and compiling supporting documentation in accordance with established agency guidelines. Experience monitoring and tracking daily financial transactions to verify that obligations and expenditures align with established phasing plans.

Experience conducting standard variance analyses to compare planned versus actual spending, identifying discrepancies, and drafting reports for review by higher-level analysts or supervisors. Experience fostering a positive and inclusive team environment by actively promoting cooperation, encouraging the contributions of all members, and contributing to a constructive atmosphere where the team is motivated to achieve collective objectives.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 conduct complex financial and program analyses to evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and alternative methods for managing organizational programs and administrative operations.,You will perform comprehensive financial studies, including cost-benefit analyses and evaluations of alternative funding strategies, to advise management on resource allocation while ensuring strict compliance with guidance.,You will apply accounting, internal control, and financial reporting principles to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of organizational financial information, particularly in response to evolving guidelines for the work.,You will examine fiscal laws and regulations and provides definitive interpretations to resolve complex and precedent-setting accounting issues.,You will support internal and external audit activities by reconciling financial system data, validating transactions, and providing documentation to certify the effectiveness of funds control processes.,You will recommend improvements to financial reporting systems and processes to improve transparency and accountability.