FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST_

New Orleans

Summary This position is in the USDA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Financial Management Services (FMS) Center, Financial Services Division, Agreements Management Branch at New Orleans, Louisiana. The incumbent of this position is responsible for researching and analyzing general ledger data utilizing financial management system queries and reports to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and integrity of the general ledger or to resolve specific issues as they arise. Responsibilities Performs complex analyses determining innovative solutions to improve operational flow of financial information. Utilizes a variety of query tools, databases or spreadsheet software to develop metrics and reports for analyzing trends, making decisions, and identifying issues. Assists Supervisor or accountant in planning and developing specific segments of financial analysis relating to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of financial policies, processes, methods, and procedures. Performs specialized assignments as the need arises with respect to finding solutions to complex general ledger and reporting issues. Develops and documents procedures, reconciliation step, and functional requirements for accounting and financial processes. Performs independent analyses and makes/implements recommendations for revisions and/or changes on existing processes or system modifications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, and/or specialized experience, as defined below. Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Financial Operations Analyst. Such experience includes Reviewing, evaluating, and recommending improvements in financial methods and systems. Reviewing, evaluating, and implementing program policies and guidelines. Planning and coordinating with service and staff offices or external clients for financial program activities. Making formal and informal presentations to higher level management. Candidate should be able to upload Intra-governmental Payments and Collections (INTR) and Reimbursable Order No Advance (RONA) batch billing. Have Leadership experience. Experience in Processing Final Debt Notices (FDN), using Financial Management Modernization Initiative (FMMI) Systems, with SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI) System, Service Now Portal, with Microsoft Excel and familiar with Debt Collections. Time in grade: Merit promotion applicants holding or having held a GS-12 position in the past 52 weeks must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level to be considered for the next higher grade. Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants MUST submit a current Appointment SF-50 that illustrates time-in-grade and reflects title, series, and grade. No Award SF-50 will be accepted. The following link provides more information on the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards for Financial Administration and Program Series 0501. Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions: pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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 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 at this Grade Level. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information. TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. This position is not included in the bargaining unit.