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Summary This position is in the Office of the Under Secretary, Resource Directorate with responsibility for carrying out the administrative, budget and financial management and operational functions of the Under Secretary, the Office of Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, the Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology, and the Build America Bureau and to ensure program funds management, implementation, and compliance. Responsibilities As a Financial Analyst, you will: Identify, consider and resolve a variety of financial and/or budget-related policy issues, questions and problems related to the agency financial management program. Perform budget work for internal operating programs in support of all phases or systems involved in budget administration including the formulation, presentation, and execution of a budget. Assure timely and accurate financial and accounting data and reporting to ensure that the accounting operations provide reliable and timely information utilizing computer systems, program and software typically used in the financial field. Serve as office COTR as directed by office Director and represents the office in procurement process and as liaison on all contracting matters with the Acquisition Services Division. Communicate with colleagues and provide financial advice and performs financial assistance work for the Office of the Under Secretary’s operating programs such as, education, research, operations and/or grant programs in direct support of the mission or objectives of program offices involving financial transactions and appropriations covering funds of one-year, multi-year, and no year funds of the Policy Office. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: OST is looking for an experienced motivated and self-reliant candidate willing implement and monitor an organization’s budget and project budget plans involving various sources and different types of funding in accordance with program plans and regulations with skilled professionals who ensure the safety and fairness of the transportation industry. This position is located in the DOT building, which sits directly across the street from the Metro and a few blocks away from the National’s Baseball stadium. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience formulating, executing, forecasting, and analyzing budgets using various methods to determine projections and recommend necessary adjustments to meet established funding levels; AND Experience utilizing automated accounting and financial management systems to analyze budget trends and impact on program operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Financial Management - Prepare, justify, and/or administer the budget for program areas; plan, administer, and monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assess financial condition of an organization. Budget Administration - Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems. Federal Funds Processing - Knowledge of methods and procedures for processing direct and reimbursable program funds (for example, automatic and funded reimbursements, interagency agreements, transfer appropriations), grants, loans, and credit programs. Planning and Evaluating - Organize work, sets priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitor progress and evaluates outcomes. Communications - Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); make clear and convincing presentations; listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately; and write in a clear. For all types of consideration, 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.