Financial Systems Analyst

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the position: This GS-0501-12 Financial Systems Analyst role supports the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Headquarters Dept. of the Army (HQDA), and locally developed financial systems. Coordinate extensively with DFAS, higher headquarters, and functional users on systems implementation, operations, and procedures. Participate in special projects to develop revisions to systems-related policy. Plan, coordinate, and compile financial data related to budgeting, reporting, procurement, financial management, auditing, and accounting procedures and concepts. Analyze regulatory material and initiate necessary changes. Provide advice on common requirements in the design and development of integrated systems to improve resource management functions. Provide advice and assistance to the Comptroller Office, command personnel, and subordinate activities on aspects of the functional resource management architecture. Provide analytical detail as to possible alternative courses of action and makes recommendations as to the adequacy of proposed solutions. Develop programs to generate special one-time and recurring financial reports for the Comptroller Officer and all supported customers. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analyzing financial transactions, accounts, and reports to detect potential financial management issues; AND 2) Providing guidance on finance, budget, and/or accounting operations in compliance with regulations, policies, and/or procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).