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This FINANCIAL SPECIALIST position is located in the Financial Management Branch, Real Estate Management Division (REMD),Facilities and Administration (FA), Mission Support (MS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs financial analysis on spend plans and works with multiple Divisions/Branches in
  distributing and/or monitoring spend plans to ensure proper execution and fund controls are
  being exercised and may act as lead for large projects/programs/activities. Reviews and
  prepares detailed briefings, receives, and responds to questions-for-the-record and reports for
  the assigned program office, PPA, and appropriation requested by TSA, DHS, OMB, and
  Congressional Committees.
• Analyzes the effect of continual changes in program plans and resources and develops
  recommendations for new financial actions, budgetary goals, timetables, milestones, methods,
  approaches, and procedures and to assure that estimates and submissions conform to OMB
  regulations and DHS guidelines.
• Serves as a Funds Certifier and/or Approver for purchase requests ensuring the use of the proper
  line of accounting, object class, and accuracy of the Office's financial reporting. Reviews
  program operating plans and justification for conformance with program requirements.
  Monitors and reports on the rate of expenditure of funds. Prepares and analyzes financial reports
  on commitments, obligations, and expenditures for office/program, PPA, and appropriation.
• Designs and implements new and changing financial management programs and priorities to
  address changes to laws, regulations and finance central to TSA's mission, and performs
  assignments that regularly require interpretations of internal and external policies and
  extrapolations from precedents. Interprets and assesses the impact of new and revised
  Congressional legislation on the formulation and execution of budgets. Defines objectives,
  interprets policy and determines their effect on program needs.
• Serves as liaison between office and the CFO Budget Office ensuring that all budget taskings
  from CFO are completed timely and resolve most problems and work issues. Maintains control
  figures for financial allocations and adjustments and applies changes in accordance with
  applicable law, OMB and DHS prescribed regulatory formats.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
2. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
3. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
4. Selective Service registration is required.
5. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Analyzing spend plans, fund execution, obligations, purchase requests, and accounting reclassifications to support accurate, timely, and compliant use of funds.
• Preparing financial reports, briefings, policies, and budget recommendations to support management decisions, fiscal compliance, and effective internal controls.

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Leading analysis of spend plans and overseeing fund execution to ensure proper use of funds, compliance with fiscal requirements, and effective internal controls.
• Overseeing complex obligations, purchase requests, and accounting reclassifications to support accurate, timely, and compliant use of funds.
• Developing financial reports, executive briefings, policies, and budget recommendations to inform senior leadership decisions.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Additional information

Salary with Locality:

Atlantic City, NJ 28.99% $117,284-180,178

Annapolis Junction, MD 33.94% $121,785-187,093

Springfield, VA 33.94 % $121,785-187,093

Only one selection will be made from one of the above locations.

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/

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.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

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