Summary

The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Business and Financial Analyst.

This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Business and Financial Analyst, GS-0501-13 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

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• Applies business, resources, and financial management practices and techniques in support of the Office of Participant Experience.
• Provides expert advice and consultation in the development and implementation of effective business operations and financial resource management techniques and methods to support the achievement of the office's programs and functions.
• Leads the preparation of budget estimates for major substantive and administrative operating programs of the Office and consolidates estimates into an integrated budget forecast.
• Leads general office services which includes, but is not limited to, tasks/activities related to personnel, training, travel, funds management, records management, Govt Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, health and safety, property/space management, etc.

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Conditions of employment

Special selection priority consideration will be given under the Career Transition Assistance program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) to well-qualified surplus or displaced candidates within the local commuting area.

U.S. citizenship is required.

All qualification requirements must be met by 09/17/2026. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab. Failure to submit required documentation will impact your eligibility for this position. If you have any concerns or questions regarding required documents, please contact FRTIB Operations (contact information is noted below in this announcement) prior to the closing date of this announcement.

Probationary Period. One-year probationary period may be required.

Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time-in-Grade Requirement, which is 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade, GS-12.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Specialized Experience as described below.

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to or higher than the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: (1) Formulating and executing an assigned portion of an organizational budget, including developing spend plans and monitoring obligations and expenditures against allotments, in order to ensure funds are used in compliance with fiscal law and support programmatic decision-making; (2) Analyzing budget execution data to identify variances, trends, or funding shortfalls, in order to recommend corrective actions or reallocation of resources to program managers; (3) Administering one or more business operations support functions - such as human capital actions, logistics, property/space management, travel, records management, training coordination, or workplace safety programs - by developing internal procedures and monitoring compliance with governing regulations, in order to ensure efficient and compliant support of organizational program operations; and (4) Compiling and analyzing budget and financial data using automated financial management systems or spreadsheet/database applications, and presenting findings to program managers or senior leadership through written reports, briefings, or dashboards, in order to inform resource allocation decisions and monitor fiscal status.

*Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. No prior federal service is required. Experience in the private sector, military, non-profits, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can be credited towards meeting the specialized experience requirements.

Specialized experience must meet 52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade level. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement; therefore, transcripts are not required. Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.

Additional information

The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement.

Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits.

The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates.

Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.

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 CompetencyBased 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. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/[redacted]5-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

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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

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