Duties
The Financial Management Analyst applies knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of substantive administrative support functions such as finance and budget to facilitate the operations of ATO Service Units. They provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager. This work affects the daily operations of assigned Service Units.
As a recognized subject matter expert in the principles of financial management, the Federal budget process, and project planning to execute Service Unit objectives. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require include those policies within the FAA's Acquisition Management System (AMS). Uses experience and expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to improvement management and program efficiencies. Performs financial analysis and reporting to include working with budgets from assigned Service Units. Applies experience and expert knowledge of the budgeting process to initiate, plan and conduct the functional activities for assigned projects. Ensures cost effective business solutions and services are implemented and/or validated. Provides guidance and on-the-job training to junior analysts in the area of financial management and the application of policies, regulations, and laws to assigned program areas.
The Analyst monitors obligations and expenditures, appropriations and authorizations, plans and allocations. Conducts requirements gathering, prioritization, and funds certification. Reconciles financial transactions, invoices and discrepancies. Conducts research, studies and trends analyses to anticipate possible deficiencies and determines need to submit requests for supplemental funds. Develops mathematical and/or statistical analyses pertaining to financial management to track and report the status of financial transactions. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and/or interim budget reports.
Utilizes automated tool such as spreadsheets, database software, and cost control systems to track, extract data, and prepare detailed reports and trend analysis to management. Prepares and coordinates budget information for internal management review and decision making. As a principal specialist, develops statistical charts and graphs to clearly articulate trends or to highlight information that leads to data driven decision making.
Contacts are internal and external to AJG. The Analyst represents AJG as a principal point of contact for funds certification and other programmatic issues to other Service Units and FAA lines of businesses. Collaborates with program managers to develop various correspondence, reports and briefings that are used to present background information about ATO programs, including developing a comprehensive understanding of the cost implications. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/policies/issues. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.
The Analyst has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the assigned projects. The Group Manager reviews work only at completion for success in achieving planned results. The work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and often impact on the objectives of the FAA.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience Is Defined As
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Preview Job Questionnaire
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional Information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits .
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
AFSCME Interview Criteria: Article 42, Section 13 states: If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. If it is determined that interviews are required and telephone interviews are not utilized, travel expenses incidental to these interviews will be paid in accordance with the Agency's travel regulations and this Agreement.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
The Financial Management Analyst applies knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of substantive administrative support functions such as finance and budget to facilitate the operations of ATO Service Units. They provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager. This work affects the daily operations of assigned Service Units.
As a recognized subject matter expert in the principles of financial management, the Federal budget process, and project planning to execute Service Unit objectives. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require include those policies within the FAA's Acquisition Management System (AMS). Uses experience and expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to improvement management and program efficiencies. Performs financial analysis and reporting to include working with budgets from assigned Service Units. Applies experience and expert knowledge of the budgeting process to initiate, plan and conduct the functional activities for assigned projects. Ensures cost effective business solutions and services are implemented and/or validated. Provides guidance and on-the-job training to junior analysts in the area of financial management and the application of policies, regulations, and laws to assigned program areas.
The Analyst monitors obligations and expenditures, appropriations and authorizations, plans and allocations. Conducts requirements gathering, prioritization, and funds certification. Reconciles financial transactions, invoices and discrepancies. Conducts research, studies and trends analyses to anticipate possible deficiencies and determines need to submit requests for supplemental funds. Develops mathematical and/or statistical analyses pertaining to financial management to track and report the status of financial transactions. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and/or interim budget reports.
Utilizes automated tool such as spreadsheets, database software, and cost control systems to track, extract data, and prepare detailed reports and trend analysis to management. Prepares and coordinates budget information for internal management review and decision making. As a principal specialist, develops statistical charts and graphs to clearly articulate trends or to highlight information that leads to data driven decision making.
Contacts are internal and external to AJG. The Analyst represents AJG as a principal point of contact for funds certification and other programmatic issues to other Service Units and FAA lines of businesses. Collaborates with program managers to develop various correspondence, reports and briefings that are used to present background information about ATO programs, including developing a comprehensive understanding of the cost implications. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/policies/issues. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.
The Analyst has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the assigned projects. The Group Manager reviews work only at completion for success in achieving planned results. The work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and often impact on the objectives of the FAA.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience Is Defined As
- Experience using automated tools to track, extract data, and prepare reports and trend analysis to management.
- Experience applying budget management techniques to recommend cost effective business solutions.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
- Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Preview Job Questionnaire
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional Information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits .
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
AFSCME Interview Criteria: Article 42, Section 13 states: If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. If it is determined that interviews are required and telephone interviews are not utilized, travel expenses incidental to these interviews will be paid in accordance with the Agency's travel regulations and this Agreement.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA