Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

About the role

This position is part of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The incumbent will be responsible for all financial management programs and related operations to establish more effective general and financial management practices; improve the system of accounting, financial management and internal controls; and produce complete, reliable, timely and consistent financial information for the use by management, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.

What you will do

• Oversees all DNFSB financial management programs and related operations to establish more effective general and financial management practices; improve the DNFSB's system of accounting, financial management and internal controls; and provide to produce complete, reliable, timely and consistent financial information for the use by DNFSB management, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
• Performs a variety of top level accounting and financial management functions, such as: Formulating and communicating a variety of major financial management policies, practices, techniques, and procedures that guide financial work throughout the agency: Identifying formal agency-level policies and procedures in need of revision, developing and recommending proposed changes, and analyzing the impact of these changes; Participating in decision-making sessions with agency management officials, and advising program managers on regulatory requirements, financial policies, the interpretation of data, and the importance of accounting data to program operations and improvements; Planning, developing, and coordinating financial management improvements necessary to comply with OMB directives and legislation; e.g., the CFO Act, the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act, and the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); Coordinating the resolution of accounting system problems arising from such factors as changes in legislation and the needs of DNFSB managers.
• Oversees the preparation for and the conduct and completion of the annual financial statement audit.
• Prepares the annual financial statements and footnotes, ensures timely and accurate reporting pursuant to Congressional and OMB mandates, and related laws, rules, and regulations; responds to requests from the Inspector General auditors.
• Develops, implements, updates, and maintains a system of internal financial controls that provides reasonable assurance that financial resources are safeguarded from unauthorized use or disposal; transactions are executed in accordance with authorizations, applicable laws, and regulations; policies are adhered to, and financial and statistical records and reports are reliable and carries out all OMB reporting requirements.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment.
• All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
• In accordance with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (DNFSB) Drug-Free Workplace Program, individuals tentatively selected for employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment drug test prior to entering on duty.
• Successful completion of this requirement is a condition of employment.
• Selected applicants will receive additional instructions regarding the testing process as part of their pre-employment processing.
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the minimum qualification questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in two different assessments. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.

In addition to the application and minimum qualification questionnaire, this position requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. USA Hire Assessment 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 minimum qualification questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.

Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official.

The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.

It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed.
• If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
• The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text.
• Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible.
• All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression.
• Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• SF-50 Current/Former Career/Career-Conditional Eligible, if applicable: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis.
• If this information is unverifiable, you may be rated ineligible.
• DD-214, if applicable: Member 4 Copy of DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service for consideration under Veterans hiring authorities.
• Due Weight Consideration: Performance Appraisal List of Awards over last five years 5.
• Other supporting documents: Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service or other proof of eligibility.
• If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
• Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non-preference determination.
• For more information on veterans' preference (see ***).
• Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable (e.g. Schedule A letter, Peace Corps Letter, Military Spouse documents).
• These links provide additional information: USAJOBS Help Center - Individuals with disabilities USAJOBS Help Center - What documents do I need to provide when I apply?
• CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.
• This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location.
• Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable Cover Letter, optional Do not submit photographs with your application package.
• Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
• Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
• Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit.
• The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications.
• To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.
• Do not upload documents with sensitive information.
• It is your responsibility to redact sensitive information of the documents you are uploading.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

What to expect next

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 RA for Online Assessments. For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.

If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated.

Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 reflecting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.

To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must meet all of the criteria below: Clearly exceed the minimum qualification/specialized experience requirements for this vacancy; AND Meet basic eligibility requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment: AND Be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: *** Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.

Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty in order to occupy the position. If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment.

Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: This agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit ***

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.