Summary

This position is located in the Division of Finance, Financial Operations and is responsible for developing, revising, and monitoring the implementation of financial and operating policies and procedures for Financial Operations.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

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At the full performance level, major duties include:

• Studies, designs, revises and installs procedural and other requirements as related to Financial Operations activities of the Corporation. These will include procedures in the following areas: accounting, administrative controls, financial reports and their use, and cost distributions.
• Prepares and submits reports of findings and determines the need for change or adaptation based on the findings. Prepares manuals, procedures, policies, instructional issuances, training materials, forms and documents flow.
• Designs and prepares technical reports which provide management with information related to workflows and activities, as well as operational performance.
• Analyzes reconciliation problems involving multiple automated accounting systems and executes corrective actions to the reconciliation problems. Analyzes the cause of the reconciliation problems and recommends system enhancements to reduce manual intervention and increase the efficiency of the operations.
• Receives requests from program officials for new policies or clarification of existing policies. Researches and analyzes needs and legal requirements and prepares appropriate response.
• Reviews and prepares written evaluations on Corporation policy changes impacting the Financial Operations area.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.

National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 09 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as supporting the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of financial management systems; and participating in the implementation of financial management policies and procedures. OR

EDUCATION: To qualify based on education; applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related. OR

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the CG-11 level.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agency's Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

Additional information

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public 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.

Benefits

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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.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

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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.