Financial Operations and Systems Analyst

US Office of Personnel Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of Personnel Management seeks a Financial Operations and Systems Analyst at the GS-0501-13/14 level to serve as a senior financial advisor responsible for financial systems, reporting, internal controls, cost estimation, procurement financial support, and budget execution.

For GS-13, responsibilities include developing financial requirements and SOPs, analyzing data to reconcile discrepancies, developing cost estimates, and monitoring budget execution.

Qualifications

• Develop financial requirements and SOPs to support financial systems and internal controls.
• Analyze financial data to reconcile discrepancies for accurate reporting.
• Develop cost estimates and provide financial analysis supporting acquisitions.
• Monitor budget execution to support funds management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial requirements and SOPs to support systems and controls.
• Analyze data to reconcile discrepancies for accurate reporting.
• Develop cost estimates and analyze contractor proposals.
• Monitor budget execution to ensure funds management and compliance.
• Provide guidance on financial management policies and systems.

Skills

Financial systems

Financial analysis

Budget management

Internal controls

Cost estimation

Procurement support

Regulatory compliance

Data reconciliation

Job description

As a Financial Operations and Systems Analyst at the GS-0501-13/14, you will be part of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will serve as a senior financial advisor responsible for financial systems, reporting, internal controls, cost estimation, procurement financial support, and budget execution to ensure accurate, compliant, and effective financial management.

For the GS-13 :

• Developing financial business requirements, accounting guidance, or standard operating procedures to support financial systems or internal controls;
• Analyzing financial data to reconcile discrepancies or resolve financial system errors for accurate financial reporting;
• Developing cost estimates, reviewing contractor cost proposals or providing financial analysis supporting acquisition activities;
• Monitoring budget execution to support funds management, resource utilization, or compliance with financial requirements.

For the GS-14:

• Conducting research and problem analysis in solving problems in the execution and development of financial and accounting operations, systems, and policies;
• Providing guidance to senior officials on financial management and accounting management operations, policies, and systems;
• Analyzing and reviewing financial and accounting data, operations and programs to ensure financial integrity and quality assurance;
• Developing recommendations and implementing improvements to financial or accounting management policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Developing cost estimates, reviewing contractor cost proposals or providing financial analysis supporting acquisition activities;

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.