Duties

Summary

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Responsibilities

Conduct long and short-term evaluations and reporting to identify issues and to capture measurements of fiscal activities (e.g., financial problems/resolutions, support requirements, customer training needs, etc.). Research and interpret Financial Regulations to make recommendations in resolving complex financial issues. Performs a wide variety of financially-focused, programmatic, and evaluative functions in implementing the financial management criteria and guidelines as they relate to the OBF responsibilities.

Perform analyses of budgetary and accounting transactions that affect the accounting system and subsequent financial management reporting. Prepares reconciliations of accounting and financial data between the operating Divisions and Offices. Surveys problems and recommends or implements appropriate actions to be taken in response to changes in requirements and administrative programs. Assist with the analysis and reconciliation of past and current year fiscal transactions to identify program strengths, trends, and deficiencies; making recommendations for future program modifications to correct deficiencies. Participates in the design and implementation of internal control procedures to insure the integrity and accuracy of accounting data and the propriety of the interfaces between external and internal financial systems.

Provide general and specific written and oral responses to inquiries from customers, such as financial managers, program managers, and vendors on problems involving financial operations. Acts as liaison between PDS and other Government agencies for the prompt resolution of financial issues. Assists in dealing with sensitive material on a wide variety of topics which requires knowledge of PDS operations and a high skill level in written and oral communication. The incumbent must apply tact and technical accuracy.

Serves as the primary fund control certifying officer for PDS. Certifies the availability of PDS funds on financial documents and is responsible for the management control over the flow of financial document processing and the commitment of funds along with the validation of open commitment and obligation records. Track status of funds by reviewing commitments, obligations, expenditures and reconciling internal ledger/database with the official accounting system to avoid Anti-Deficiency Violations. Maintains fund control records and monitors the status of fund availability for the PDS appropriation. Provides managers with budget estimation support based on historical information.

Develops and recommends methods to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems support and fund control methods. Maintains and updates financial management handbooks and other media; communicates with managers on issues of proper documentation, authorization and appropriateness of financial transactions; communicates new policies and procedures to PDS staff; provides technical financial and budgeting assistance and training to staff, provides management informational reports on use of funds, and serves as a liaison between OBF functions and the PDS Divisions and other Federal agencies; provides guidance on policies and procedures for the processing of disbursements, provides analytical and evaluative support to the OBF staff on current financial management methods and practices; reviews and analyzes financial management policies and procedures; and maintains responsibility for the operations of day-to-day budget execution activities.

Participates in the implementation of new financial programs, initiatives, and directives from the Department of Treasury, the Office of Management and Budget, and the General Services Administration. The incumbent interprets and applies Federal appropriation law and PDS policy by assigning management structure accounts to financial documents for posting to the financial system.

Provides support to the professional staff by reconciling general ledger account balances to supporting financial documentation. Performs special projects as assigned by the CFO, devising solutions to special operational problems that may arise.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - For training purposes.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

PDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participating Agency.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a financial management analyst.
• Experience with budgetary operations: planning, programming, budgeting, and execution. Demonstrated ability in identifying and analyzing trends in the use of funds and recommending adjustments in program spending to program managers and staff officials in interpreting the impact of and planning for multi-year financial/budgetary and program changes.
• Experience with monitoring the execution of short- and long-range detailed budget forecasts and plans to fund organizational programs and support activities; establishing financial and budgetary goals, timetables, milestones, and other criteria for measuring program achievements; planning the timely acquisition and use of funds through time-phased allotments and transfers of fund; adjusting long-range budget forecasts and monitoring their execution for organizational programs; analyzing costs, benefits, and trends in rates of obligation and expenditure of funds; and recommending ways to improve the utilization of funds.
• Experience implementing guidelines which include policy directives and procedures; OMB circulars, regulations, and guidelines; basic legislation; federal appropriations laws; Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).
• Proficiency with Oracle or similar financial system; Advanced Excel; Word; PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of accounts payable operations and processes from requisition to payment

Education

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related certifications: CDFM, CGFM, CPA.

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How you will be evaluated: Your application package includes your letter of interest, resume and requested supporting documents. Please ensure your application package includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient evidence in your application package and requested supporting documents can result in a rejection of your application package.

If selected for an interview, you will be required to complete an in-person assessment that will assess your knowledge and skills as they relate to this position.

Rating: Your application package will be rated and ranked among other applicants, based on your experience, education, training, performance appraisals, and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating can be lowered if your application package is not supported by the requested documents.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

• Resume (include reason for leaving current and prior employer(s)).
• Cover letter.
• College transcripts.
• Three professional references.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.