Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Financial Analyst, you will:

• Conduct and document complex and detailed PHA financial management reviews including analyses of financial statements and reports, trend analysis, and assessment of financial risk for the overall entity as well as Public Housing programs.
• Resolve audit and review findings related to the financial management of PHAs and coordinating the written communication to the PHA with collaboration of other Field Office staff regarding findings not related to financial management.
• Develop appropriate long range solutions to complex financial issues and problems identified by multiple sources and providing expert advice and guidance on complex financial issues.
• Understand pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, compliance requirement documents (OMB Circulars, GAAP requirements, etc.) and management controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the organization.
• Serve as the financial technical expert for all PH programs, in areas such as: operating subsidy funding calculation, cash management, budget and fiscal controls, financial policies, procedures and internal controls accounting records, cash on hand reconciliations, investments, physical inventory control, use of disposition proceeds, and insurance coverage, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The official duty station for this position will be in Baltimore, Maryland. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.

Key Requirements:

Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

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

Specialized Experience: To be qualified for this position at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. This experience is defined as:

- Working with the finances of Low Rent Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Programs; AND
- Conducting financial analysis and developing financial analytical reports; AND
- Applying controlling authorities such as financial laws and regulations, OMB circulars, or the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Specialized Experience: To be qualified for this position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. This experience is defined as:

- Managing the finances of Low Rent Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Programs; AND
- Applying analytical and problem solving techniques to identify financial trends and issues, and develop solutions.; AND
- Conducting financial analysis and developing financial analytical reports and presenting that data to management.; AND
- Providing direction or technical assistance applying controlling authorities such as financial laws and regulations, OMB circulars, or the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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 resume.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Relocation incentive will not be paid.
• Recruitment incentive will not be paid.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• 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.

As required by Executive Order 14043 , Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.

Employees are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.

If selected, you will be required to submit documentation of proof of vaccination or have an approved exemption request on/or before appointment or onboarding.

HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics .