Financial Management Analyst/Senior Financial Management Analyst

About the role

This position is for a Financial Management Analyst/Senior Financial Management Analyst located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In this role, the incumbent will lead, develop, manage, and participate in a wide variety of financial management activities across the agency.

What you will do

• Office of the Chief Financial Officer The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) provides leadership and oversight of the Agency's budgeting, financial management, strategic planning, contracting, internal controls, and enterprise risk management functions.
• The OCFO ensures fiscal integrity, promotes effective resource allocation, strengthens risk and performance oversight, and supports data-driven informed decision-making to advance the Agency's mission and strategic goals.
• Position Overview The Financial Management Analyst/Senior Financial Management Analyst will be responsible for leading, developing, managing, and participating in a wide-variety of Agency-wide Enterprise Risk, Internal Control, Targeted Quality Assurance, and Audit Coordination programs, policies, and processes.
• This position will focus on Internal Controls testing; verification and validation of identified deficiencies; and overall management of audits to ensure the Agency implements and sustains a discipled approach to anticipate and mitigate all forms of risk, in accordance with government-wide policy and practice.
• Major Duties & Responsibilities The Financial Management Analyst/Senior Financial Management Analyst duties listed below are at the EL-14 grade level.
• Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Serve as a technical expert that supports office leadership to develop and execute effective operation of a robust agency-wide Internal Controls program, ensuring that it follows a systematic and disciplined approach.
• Plan and lead internal controls and risk assessments, including the testing of design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and operations across different business cycles and management systems.
• Coordinate and manage the responses to audit issues, including the verification and validation of identified deficiencies, as well as the actions taken to remediate these deficiencies.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on internal controls testing and evaluation functional areas in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-123 and its appendices, GAO standards, Agency guidance, and other external requirements.
• Represent the office on internal controls and quality assurance related activities, providing technical assistance on implementation; and in meetings and discussions with other agencies, external auditors, the regulated entities, and private organizations.
• Maintain awareness of internal controls programs at other agencies, keeping abreast of emerging issues and events that may affect the continued maturation of Agency internal controls activities.
• Lead development of written policies, procedures, manuals, and guidance related to internal controls testing and assessments.
• Prepare, review, and present reports, information papers, presentations, talking points, formal responses and outreach materials on internal controls activities for Agency leadership and other internal and external stakeholders and audiences encompassing the results and recommendations from assessments, evaluations, and reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.

You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.

You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: *** All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process.

This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.

In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to (FHFA) disclose criminal history record information before the appointing authority extends a tentative offer to the applicant.

Allegations of FHFA violations of this Act may be submitted to *** or to Fair Chance Act Complaints, Office of Human Resources Management, Employee Relations Branch, FHFA 400 7th Street, SW Washington DC 20219 within 30 days from the agency employee's alleged non-compliance with the law.

Documents you must provide

• FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility.
• All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents: 1.
• Your Resume: Whether you have written a federal resume before or not, you may want to check out the new USAJOBS Help Center link (USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?), as it details what you should, and should not, include in your resume.
• Below you will find some of the required information that you should include in your federal resume: Contact Information: Your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience: Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures: If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.
• Other important information regarding your resume: As a part of the Executive Order 14170 titled, "Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service", all applicant resumes must be 2 pages or less.
• The long-form Federal resume style is now prohibited under this Executive Order.
• To be compliant with this guidance, please limit your resume to 2 pages.
• If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• Due to the new 2-page resume limitation, finalists for this position may be asked to provide additional previous employment information for pay setting purposes.
• SF-50's are required with the exception of current FHFA employees.
• Please include an SF-50 that shows your tenure (1 or 2 in Block 24) and competitive status (1 in Block 34).
• You will not be considered without this.
• The SF-50 should show highest grade held on a permanent basis in the competitive service.
• You must provide an SF-50 that indicates your competitive eligibility.
• Required, if applicable: This position requires a minimum level of education or a combination of education and experience.
• Please submit your transcripts (official or unofficial) along with your application if you choose an option that requires transcripts.
• Failure to provide transcripts, when required, will result in removal from the hiring process.
• Note: If you are selected for a position, an official transcript will be required before onboarding.
• Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.) 5.
• Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge.
• Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
• Other Supporting Documents: Cover Letter, optional Schedule A letter, if applicable Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USA Jobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible.
• Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.).
• Your full name must be clearly visible on all documents.
• Do not submit encrypted documents.
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• If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study.
• If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.
• Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter.
• We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualification.
• Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

What to expect next

After all application packages have been received, we will review your materials to ensure you meet the qualification requirements for the position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the qualifications on the information provided in their resume and the completed USA Hire Assessment. Applicants deemed best qualified may be contacted for an interview.

We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the application deadline. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition. ***There is currently one vacancy available for this announcement.

However, should additional vacancies become available within three months from the closing date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s)*** FHFA may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Federal Housing Finance Agency or at other agencies across the Federal government. If the selectee is a current FHFA employee; their benefits remain the same. FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, parental or marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.

Additional information

An Overview of FHFA's Benefits provides a summary of benefits for the current fiscal year. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: ***

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ***). Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Federal employees who have been involuntarily separated or whose positions are surplus.

To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified with a score of 90 or above; and (3) submit required documentation. For more information, visit: For more information visit: ***

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: FHFA provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities unless it would create an undue hardship. To request an accommodation, contact ***.

All requests are reviewed case by case. Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA.

Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks.

Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at ***.