Senior Financial Systems Analyst (Development, Security, & Operations Advisor)

Bureau of the Fiscal Service

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in financial systems analysis or related field.
  • Expertise in data structures and control processes in a financial context.
  • Experience leading analysis of secure incident workflows.
  • Proficient in interpreting cybersecurity guidance and financial integrity requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced techniques in risk modeling and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise on financial integrity systems and processes.
  • Support the development and enhancement of analytical models for improper payment detection.
  • Enhance accuracy and reliability of financial data for audits and compliance.
  • Analyze data to identify and mitigate improper payment risks.
  • Apply analytical techniques to support risk prevention strategies.

Benefits

  • Challenging work with opportunities for career advancement.
  • 11 paid holidays and 13-26 days of vacation per year.
  • Comprehensive health insurance with significant employer contribution.
  • Retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
  • Access to insurance programs post-retirement.
Full Job Description
Summary

PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.

This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Office of Financial Integrity. As a Senior Financial Systems Analyst (Development, Security, & Operations Advisor), you will serve as a senior technical expert responsible for analytical, evaluative, and advisory functions that support Payments Integrity and Financial Integrity across Treasury.

Duties

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As a Senior Financial Systems Analyst (Development, Security, & Operations Advisor), you will:

  • Provide senior level technical expertise on systems, processes, data structures, and controls supporting Payments Integrity and Financial Integrity.
  • Support the design, development, testing, operation, and enhancement of systems and analytical models used to detect and prevent improper payments, assess risk, validate data, and ensure financial accuracy.
  • Support enterprise-wide initiatives to improve the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of key financial data used in risk assessments, audits, compliance reporting, and payment verification activities.
  • Analyze financial transaction data, risk indicators, anomaly patterns, and fraud-detection results to identify and assess improper payment risks.
  • Apply advanced analytical techniques, risk modeling approaches, and data-interpretation methods to support DNP verification, fraud-prevention strategies, and Treasury risk-mitigation efforts.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary 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.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic re-investigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.


Key Requirements:

  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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  3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National


Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Specialized Experience for the GS-14, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

- Leads analysis, governance, and validation of secure incident workflows to ensure accurate intake, routing, escalation, and reporting; AND

- Reviews workflows and system interdependencies to strengthen operational quality, compliance, reliability, and overall mission performance; AND

- Interprets Financial Integrity Program requirements, cybersecurity guidance, policies, and stakeholder needs to produce executive level recommendations, improvement plans, and procedural documentation.

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Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • This position is a Critical Sensitiveposition.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).


Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.


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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.

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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.

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