Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Finance Branch. The principal objective of the Finance Branch is to provide agency-wide accounting and financial management services to the National Labor Relations Board. This position includes planning, organizing and evaluating various functional operations related to specific projects within the OCFO that significantly impact the Agency's accomplishment of its primary mission.

Duties

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As a Program Analyst (Financial Program Analyst), GS-0343-12, your typical work assignments may include:

• Preparing recurring and ad hoc travel obligation and expenditures reports and provide monthly financial reporting and analysis report to the Budget Team to support budget planning, monitoring and decision making.
• Providing support to improve the accuracy and completeness of requisition submissions, enhance compliance with procurement requirements and reduce processing delays.
• Compiling financial data and preparing variety of ad hoc and reoccurring reports to analyze and resolve reporting issues.
• Working closely with the NLRB Ethics office, the Nonfederal Sponsors and travelers to coordinate and track reimbursement requests, reconcile expenses, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and reporting requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for the Program Analyst (Financial Program Analyst) will have experience working with and analyzing travel reports. Knowledge of travel policies and guidelines to ensure compliance throughout organizations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders, senior level management, and colleagues; and strong analytical skills are desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Program Analyst (Financial Program Analyst) at the GS-12 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience tracking travel requests through automated systems and responding to travel inquiries; and
• Experience updating and implementing travel policy; and
• Experience overseeing the requisitions process to ensure compliance with organizational and budget guidelines.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.

NOTE: 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES

Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

PLACEMENT POLICY

The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by Promotion. The position may be filled by Change to Lower Grade, Reassignment, or Promotion. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your 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; and
• The needs and interests of the agency; and
• 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 period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources.

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.

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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.

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.