Supervisory Accountant

Bureau of Economic Analysis (DOC); Suitland (MD); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Economic Analysis in Suitland, MD seeks a Supervisory Accountant (Band 5/GS-15) to lead IT systems supporting survey processing and economic statistics production. This permanent, full-time role requires strong accounting expertise and supervisory leadership within the Direct Investment Division.

Eligible for telework with a full-time schedule in the Washington, DC area. This position is a competitive federal appointment with federal benefits and a GS pay band aligned to ZA 5.

Qualifications

• Degree/combination required: accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours of business law).
• Four years accounting experience may be substituted with professional credentials (CPA or CIA) or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Manages operations, maintenance, and development of IT systems used for survey processing and statistical production.
• Manages implementation of survey methodology and statistical techniques in producing quality economic statistics.
• Oversees personnel, budget, and physical resources of the Operations, Systems, and Analysis Branch.

Education

Accounting degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

Summary

Supervisory Accountant position in the Direct Investment Division located at the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other supervisory accountant , Band 5 (GS-15) positions within the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Location

Suitland, MD

Telework Eligible

Yes

Remote Job

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

No

Salary

$169,279 – $181,688 per year

Pay Scale & Grade

ZA 5

Promotion Potential

None

Work Schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment Type

Permanent

Supervisory Status

Yes

Federal Service Type

Competitive Service

Represented by a Union

No

Drug Test

No

Security Clearance

Not Required

Position Sensitivity and Risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Background Check Type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Announcement Number

27-BEA-DID-13106713-IMP-KC

Control Number

891342400

Internal to an Agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the Agency

Current Department of Commerce employees (includes any Bureau under Commerce) on a permanent competitive appointment; Current Department of Commerce employee (includes a term, temporary or excepted service appointment with reinstatement eligibility; and Surplus and displaced Commerce employee (CTAP).

Duties

• Manages the operations, maintenance, and development of IT systems used for survey processing and statistical production.
• Manages the implementation survey methodology and statistical techniques in production of quality economic statistics.
• Effective and efficient management of personnel, budget, and physical resources of the Operations, Systems, and Analysis Branch.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
• Relocation expenses may not be paid.

Minimum Education Requirement

1. 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 2. 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:

• Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
• A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
• 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.

Specialized Experience

For the Band V (GS-15) , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the Band IV (GS-14) in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Analyzing survey data containing complex accounting and economic data; building and maintaining software to produce economic statistics; and supervising or leading a team.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

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.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e‑mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 11/10/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Additional Information

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt‑in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, cover letter, transcripts, certifications, and other associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. Applicants that apply for General Schedule (GS) positions can be considered for pay band positions under one of the DOC’s alternative personnel systems (i.e., Commerce Alternative Personnel System (CAPS), or Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS)) that have the equivalent GS grade level and full performance level, and similarly, CAPS and APMS applicants may be considered for GS positions or one of DOC’s alternative personnel systems. Upon acceptance of a position, the employee will be subject to the corresponding pay system (i.e., GS, CAPS or APMS). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which they wish to receive consideration.

Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non‑competitive appointment.

• CTAP

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.

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.

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.

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

• Resume: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be deemed disqualified and removed from consideration. Your resume must include your educational and relevant work experience for the position for which you are applying to include the title and dates (mm/yy) of employment along with the number of hours worked per week. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.

• SF-50, “Notification of Personnel Action,” supporting your eligibility, with the exception of current Bureau of Economic Analysis employees. You must provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title, series and grade, such as within-grade increase/within-range increase, promotion, initial appointment, reassignment, realignment (Performance Award and General Adjustment SF-50s do not satisfy this requirement). Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.

• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) documentation, if applicable:

• CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice);
2. A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.

• Education Documentation: This position requires proof of higher education, therefore, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, quarter and semester hours earned. This also includes the Bureau of Economic Analysis employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to OPM’s Qualification Policy for more information.

NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required documents.

• Resume
• Transcript

Agency Contact Information

Kyva Carroll

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address: Bureau of Economic Analysis 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US

Next Steps

• Application Received or Application Incomplete;
• Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;
• Referred or Not Referred; and
• Selected or Not Selected.

Fair and Transparent

• 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