FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (DON); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, is seeking a Senior Accountant to direct and coordinate complex financial operations in support of PSC and its customer agencies. This on-site role requires leadership within the FMP to align team members, stakeholders, and client agencies to deliver accurate deliverables on time.

The position includes mentoring junior staff on ledger management and accounting practices, applying federal standards, and collaborating across PSC

Qualifications

• Basic accounting degree or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Combination of education and experience with professional accounting knowledge.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex accounting and financial operations in support of PSC and customer agencies.
• Lead workstreams within the FMP and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Provide leadership, mentor staff on ledger management and accounting practices.
• Collaborate with PSC, OPDIVs and StaffDIVs to standardize processes and address policy priorities.
• Lead enterprise initiatives to enhance financial integrity and efficiency.

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 75 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.

Overview

Accepting applications. This job will close when we have received 75 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.

Location: Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Rockville, MD; Kansas City, MO; Charleston, SC. The applicant is required to perform duties on-site at a designated office location. Location Negotiable After Selection: Rockville, MD; Kansas City, MO; Charleston, SC.

Job Details

• Telework eligible: Yes
• Remote job: No
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
• Salary: $143,913 – $187,093 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 14
• Promotion potential: None
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel required: 25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Occupations and job series: 0510 Accounting
• Supervisory status: Yes
• Federal service type: Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Other
• Position sensitivity and risk: High Risk (HR)
• Background check type: Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure required: Yes – Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
• Announcement number: HHS-PSC-MP-27-12992069
• Control number: 890241600

Duties

• Be responsible for directing, coordinating, and executing complex, high-level accounting and financial operations in support of the DHHS’ PSC and its customer agencies.
• Operate within the FMP to lead specific workstreams or functional assignments, ensure alignment among team members, stakeholders, and customer agencies, and oversee the timely, accurate completion of deliverables.
• Provide expert functional, technical, and advisory leadership to team members while mentoring junior accountants and other staff on system functionality, ledger management, cost principles, and appropriate accounting practices.
• Work in collaboration with internal teams and senior leaders across PSC, Operating Divisions (OPDIVs), and Staff Divisions (StaffDIVs), to design and implement accounting solutions to address system errors, standardize processes, and respond to evolving policy or programmatic priorities.
• Lead or contribute to enterprise initiatives that enhance financial integrity, operational efficiency, and stakeholder trust.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service – http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS “E-Verify” System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications:

A. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term “accounting” means “accounting and/or auditing” in this standard. Similarly, “accountant” should be interpreted, generally, as “accountant and/or auditor.”)

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant’s background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant’s education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

AND

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Planning, directing, and supervising a team responsible for accounting and financial operations;
• Overseeing complex accounting activities (GL, reconciliations, financial reporting across programs/systems);
• Applying federal accounting standards (FASAB, USSGL, OMB) to ensure compliance and resolve issues;
• Managing internal controls and audit activities, including responses and corrective actions;
• Leading process improvements and financial system enhancements.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee’s position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee’s supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the “percentage of times” the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee’s official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part‑time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.

OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: http://www.ed.gov.

Additional information

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability . If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.

Bargaining Unit Position: No

Research position: No

Drug Screening Required: No

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans – https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses – https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/

People With Disabilities (Schedule A) – https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To receive selection priority for this position, individuals on the RPL must meet the qualification requirements, complete all required assessments and be rated as qualified. RPL candidates are ranked using Category Rating procedures.

Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

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Benefits

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits 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.

Required documents

Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:

• Resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must support responses to the online application. Failure to submit a resume and all required documentation identified in this announcement may result in removal from further consideration. Use of the USAJOBS Resume Builder is encouraged to ensure all required information is included. Resumes must include duties, accomplishments, related skills, and start and end dates (month/day/year) for each position. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise indicated; part-time experience will be prorated. Incomplete information may affect eligibility or rating.
• A complete online application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12992069)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) – documentation supporting eligibility. If submitting a copy of your SF-50, or equivalent, submit one that shows the effective date of current position, the full performance level, career or career conditional tenure and status in the competitive service.

Other Supporting Documents, as applicable:

• College transcripts, if qualifying all or in part based on education
• RPL Documentation: Candidates must submit all documents required to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications of the position
• If separated due to Reduction in Force (RIF):
• Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level
• SF-50 showing Separation – RIF. If not available, submit official documentation of Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice
• Latest performance rating showing rating score
• If separated due to Compensable Injury:
• Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level
• SF-50, which shows separation, or SF-50 showing acceptance of position at a lower grade or pay level in lieu of separation
• Notification from the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, that injury compensation benefits have ceased or will cease
• Latest performance rating and rating of record (if separate documents) showing rating score
• CTAP/ICTAP
• RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement
• SF-50, showing positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to be placed through RPL, etc
• Latest performance appraisal including rating
• Documentation from your agency showing current promotion potential
• Military Spouse Documentation Overseas Military Spouse: Copy of Military sponsor’s PCS orders and a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage. If applicable, a copy of most recent SF-50
• Certain Military Spouse: For all categories below, a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage. Additional supporting documentation requirements differ for each category
• Spouse of a service member on active duty, you are required to submit a copy of the service member’s current orders or a Statement of Service letter. The Statement of Service must be signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of the service member’s unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include dates of active‑dui…

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Agency contact information

HHS HELPDESK

[e-mail]

Program Support Center

5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, MD 20857

US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request

Additional locations

Kansas City, MO

Charleston, SC