Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-13/14 FPL-14 (MP)

Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-13/14 FPL-14 (MP)

Department: Department of Education

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $121785 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Finance and Operations, Office of Financial Management, Financial Data Integrity and Controls Division (FDICD).

Major Duties:

• APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Financial Managment Analyst, GS-0501-13, you will be responsible for: • Reviews financial reports and underlying data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards; resolves discrepancies through research and coordination with appropriate personnel. • Conducts internal control reviews and testing activities in accordance with applicable Federal requirements (e.g., OMB Circular A-123), identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions. • Supports audit readiness activities by responding to audit requests, analyzing findings, and assisting in the development and tracking of corrective actions. • Analyzes financial processes, systems, and data to identify risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement in financial operations and reporting. • Provides technical guidance to program staff and financial personnel on financial management processes, internal controls, and reporting requirements. As a Financial Managment Analyst, GS-0501-14, you will be responsible for: • Leads complex analyses and projects involving financial systems, internal controls, and reporting requirements. • Serves as a technical authority on financial management and internal control matters affecting multiple programs or organizations. • Develops and interprets policies and guidance related to financial management and internal control activities. • Evaluates complex financial environments, including those involving multiple organizations, and recommends approaches to address risk and ensure effective control. • Advises senior leadership on financial management issues, risks, and control considerations.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience analyzing financial data, systems, or processes to identify discrepancies, risks, or areas for improvement and supporting financial reporting or program operations. 2. Experience supporting internal control activities (e.g., risk assessments, control reviews, or testing) and identifying or documenting control deficiencies and corrective actions. 3. Experience supporting audit or compliance activities, including responding to audit requests, analyzing findings, or assisting in the implementation of corrective actions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of financial management principles and practices to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and support reporting requirements. 2. Knowledge of internal control concepts and federal requirements (e.g., A-123) to support control assessments and testing activities. 3. Ability to support audit readiness activities, analyze findings, and assist in developing corrective actions. 4. Ability to evaluate financial systems and processes to identify inefficiencies and support improvements. 5. Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal stakeholders to support financial management activities. Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience leading multifaceted financial analyses of processes, systems, or data to identify risks, trends, and systemic issues and recommend solutions. 2. Experience evaluating internal controls and assessing risk in accordance with federal financial management requirements (e.g., OMB Circular A-123), including identifying control deficiencies and recommending corrective actions. 3. Experience advising stakeholders on financial management issues, including resolving complex problems and developing guidance, or influencing decisions to improve financial operations and accountability. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of financial management principles to lead complex analyses, identify systemic risks, and advise leadership. 2. Knowledge of internal control frameworks to design, evaluate, and improve control environments. 3. Ability to evaluate complex financial processes involving multiple stakeholders or organizations, identify risks, and assess control responsibilities in complex environments. 4. Ability to lead audit readiness efforts and resolve complex financial management and control issues. 5. Ability to develop guidance and influence stakeholders to adopt financial management and control improvements.

How to Apply: Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. Step 2: Create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder. Ensure that your resume demonstrates your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiates your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Step 3: Upload any required documents into your USAJOBS account (must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX)). Step 4: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and attach any required documents. Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the agency's hiring system. You will have the opportunity to upload any additional required documents in the agency's hiring system. Click “Finish” to submit your application. NOTE: You may update your application or required documents at any time while the announcement is open by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking on "Application Status," clicking on the position title, clicking "Update Application,” and following the prompts. In order to receive consideration for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the vacancy announcement has an application limit, we recommend that you submit your complete application at the time of initial application. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If you have any questions regarding submitting your application, please contact the HR Specialist listed under the Agency Contact Information.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-15