Duties

As a Financial Systems Specialist you will:

Serve as the technical expert who identifies the need for training for financial specialists in areas, including, but not limited to, transaction input and processing, data review and reconciliation and document audit; develops and presents training and provides daily on-the-job training and guidance.

Prepare procedural documentation, manage projects and systems requirements, test system upgrades, develop reports, upload, and extract data and maintain data integrity of financial and other databases.

Evaluate and make recommendation for financial activities and systems; develop methods and techniques and select data and/or processes to be evaluated. Identify issues or improvements in areas such as compliance with internal controls, internal processing efficiency and full integration of internal processes with services provided by the Interior Business Center (IBC) to ensure effective processing between PSA and IBC.

Develop methods for and conducts analyses of financial transaction workflow and activities. Document processes and system requirements and chart workflow. Based on analyses, design, and recommend internal procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls, separation of duties and optimal utilization of the Interior Business Center (IBC). After approval, prepare written internal procedures and update as necessary.

Approve obligation processing and/or the programs system and associated automated systems/applications. Assist the Unit Chief in the development of policies, create procedures and training materials, serve as the Agency's point-of-contact, conduct review of activities, coordinate, and assist employees, and maintain all associated files and records.

Review and submit financial documents and records for accuracy and adequacy of both the document and supporting transactions. Correct or reconcile records as required. Identify recurring or systemic errors or problems and recommend solutions. Revise procedures and/or provide additional training as necessary.

Work with staff of the IBC to improve processing and develop internal procedures that complement those of IBC. Provide background information and history on financial systems and transactions to facilitate IBC's service to PSA.

Serve as senior staff member in finance and accounting, coordinate work of the function and provide guidance and assistance to staff.

Conduct program and agency level financial reviews and complete projects that provide advisory services to senior level management officials regarding financial systems data.

Perform data quality control, manipulation, and system administrative duties within an automated financial system used by the Agency.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
4. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed
5. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation, and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
6. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
7. Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade
8. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the close of this announcement
9. Selected applicants will be required to complete the onboarding process
10. Will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

Telework: PSA supports the use of telework to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework based on supervisory approval and in accordance with the Agency's telework policy.

Virtual Position: This position is NOT eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement below.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience related to the duties of the position that was comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as preparing procedural documentation, managing projects and systems requirements, testing system upgrades, developing reports in reporting tool, extracting data, and/or maintaining data integrity of financial and other systems.

NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the ICTAP must be well-qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and meet the well-qualified level (mid-level) of the crediting plan for all factors. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice, SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, documenting separation, an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated, an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated, OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. Section 833(h) or Section 8456.

2. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.

3. Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act of 1998: Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active duty service may apply. If you are applying under this provision, please submit a copy of your DD-214 (unedited long version).

4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps Vista , etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.

6. Reasonable Accommodation, this agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

7. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .

8. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Pretrial Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit based factors.