Duties

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The employee serves as the Financial Management Analyst (Resource Manager) in the Office of Budget and Finance, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The incumbent will perform various budget/programming functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of budgets and program issues for the FMC. This position is responsible for interpreting budgetary and information technology plans, program guidance, policies, congressional appropriations language, regulatory impact assessments and continuing resolution issues.

As a Financial Management Analyst (Resource Manager), you will:

• Perform an in-depth rigorous analysis including reviewing, editing, and consolidating budget submissions from offices and bureaus by employing analytical techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program trade-off, and alternative methods of funding to ensure that balance is maintained among programs and that resources are used in the most efficient manner.
• Pursue alternative additional funding for unfinanced programs, and unfunded requirements (UFRs) and conducts costs benefit analysis and economic analysis, and independent government estimates for new and ongoing projects.
• Utilize budget execution policies and procedures in order to recommend requests for reapportionments, supplemental appropriations, deferrals, and rescissions of funds.
• Advise and assist Chief Financial Officer and senior management with development of acquisition strategies to include preparation of performance work statements, independent government cost estimates, source selection plans, and justification documentation for office automation and professional service contracts.
• Maintain knowledge of new trends, systems, policies, and guidance including planning, programming and budget execution, and budgeting techniques to obtain timely resources to support new systems and equipment.
• Analyze new or proposed legislative actions and executive, federal regulatory guidance, policy, requirements and initiatives and assesses impact on program policies, processes, goals and objectives.
• Make formal and informal presentations outlining the history, current status, and objectives of the organization to explain policy, planning, and financial requirements for the projects.
• Serve as advisor and consultant for budget/financial management programs for each office and bureau. Provides advice and recommendations for development of short and long-range resource requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation.
• Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

Qualifications

For the GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

For the GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating fund requirements for operational programs and/or systems; Participating in all budget phases to include formulation, justification, presentation, and execution for an organization; Conducting costs benefit analysis and economic analysis, and independent estimates for new and ongoing projects; Advising and providing guidance to leadership and other personnel on funding, budget requirements, and budgetary processes.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement.

Optional Narrative Statements:

The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment to public service to hiring managers and agency leadership. Although responses are optional and will not be scored, applicants are encouraged to address each question thoughtfully. Please limit each response to 200 words or fewer. At the beginning of your submission, please certify that the responses are your own work and that you did not use a consultant or any artificial intelligence (AI) tool, including large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT or Copilot.

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across the FMC.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please refer to the agency contact information.

Suitability Statement: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Shared Certificates Statement: Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for the FMC to share your application with other FMC positions and/or Federal agencies for similar positions.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.

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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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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.

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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.