FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Virginia conducts a broad range of accounting, financial management, auditing, and administrative tasks within the Finance and Accounting Branch. The role analyzes travel program performance, audits civilian payroll and travel card transactions, interprets guidance, and provides financial advice based on regulations to ensure proper funding execution.

The position serves as the Agency Program Coordinator for the Government Travel Card Program, maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• GS-09 specialized experience including data gathering from databases for audits and reports.
• GS-11 specialized experience including monitoring records, advising customers, and GTC administration.
• Education or combination of education and experience as described for GS-09/GS-11.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of accounting, financial management, auditing, and administrative functions within the Finance and Accounting Branch.
• Analyze financial performance trends and develop process improvements to enhance the performance of the travel program.
• Audit and analyze civilian payroll and travel card financial transactions.
• Interprets accounting guidance, policies and regulations, and implements them accordingly.
• Assists in providing financial advice and recommendations based on law, regulations, and professional knowledge of financial management practices.
• Serves as the Agency Program Coordinator administering the Government Travel Card Program, audit travel vouchers for regulatory compliance, and maintain surveillance over financial management records to ensure the accurate execution of funds.

Skills

Financial data gathering

Audit & reconciliation

GTC program administration

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

2 years graduate education in related field

Tools

Accounting databases

Regulatory guidance interpretation

Job description

• Performs a wide variety of accounting, financial management, auditing, and administrative functions within the Finance and Accounting Branch.
• Analyze financial performance trends and develop process improvements to enhance the performance of the travel program.
• Audit and analyze civilian payroll and travel card financial transactions.
• Interprets accounting guidance, policies and regulations, and implements them accordingly.
• Assists in providing financial advice and recommendations based on law, regulations, and professional knowledge of financial management practices.
• Serves as the Agency Program Coordinator administering the Government Travel Card Program, audit travel vouchers for regulatory compliance, and maintain surveillance over financial management records to ensure the accurate execution of funds.

Duties

• Performs a wide variety of accounting, financial management, auditing, and administrative functions within the Finance and Accounting Branch.
• Analyze financial performance trends and develop process improvements to enhance the performance of the travel program.
• Audit and analyze civilian payroll and travel card financial transactions.
• Interprets accounting guidance, policies and regulations, and implements them accordingly.
• Assists in providing financial advice and recommendations based on law, regulations, and professional knowledge of financial management practices.
• Serves as the Agency Program Coordinator administering the Government Travel Card Program, audit travel vouchers for regulatory compliance, and maintain surveillance over financial management records to ensure the accurate execution of funds.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel of up to 5% of the time may be required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• All Army personnel will comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards, and other safety directives and orders.
• This position is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Gathering financial data from databases to assist with audits and prepare reports. 2) Monitoring account activity and delinquency reports to identify and investigate credit card misuse. 3) Audited financial transactions, reconciled accounts, and assisted with the coordination of the Government Travel Card (GTC) Program to resolve travel card and pay issues.

The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Accounting, Business, Finance.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Monitoring financial management account records to ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions and compliance with statutory and regulatory directives. 2) Analyzing financial data and performance trends to develop process improvements, provide advisory services to customers, and prepare reports for management. 3) Administering the Government Travel Card (GTC) Program by auditing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and resolving complex pay and travel card issues.

The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Accounting, Business, Finance.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-09: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) 11 Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.