Summary The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Business and Financial Analyst. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Business and Financial Analyst, GS-0501-13 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities The major duties of the position are: Applies business, resources, and financial management practices and techniques in support of the Office of Technology Services (OTS). Provides expert advice and consultation in the development and implementation of effective business operations and financial resource management techniques and methods to support the achievement of the office's programs and functions. Prepares budget estimates for major substantive and administrative operating programs of the office and consolidates estimates into an integrated budget forecast. Receives and interprets budget calls in accordance with agency policy and requirements and prepares instructions and guidance for use by OTS officials in preparing input for budget submissions. Prepares annual budget formulation documents in final form, and ensures that reconciliations are made regarding workload data, accuracy, distribution of programs, and other issues. Develops budgetary program operating plans in support of agency organizations that utilize IT services and resources, including budget development, review, approval, execution, and monitoring. Plans and directs the development, implementation, compliance, and administration of a broad range of information technology (IT) business management functions, business processes, and resource management functions that are focused on supporting the mission, programs, and projects of the office. Business and resource management functions include, but are not limited to, management of applicable human capital programs and initiatives, logistics and property management, records management, physical space management, travel and training, health and safety, and miscellaneous other functions that ensure the operational effectiveness of the office. Prepares reports, presentations, and other documents to present findings, analyses, recommendations, and proposals for consideration by the supervisor and other officials and staff. Timely and effectively responds to various data calls. Coordinates business and financial management functions with other agency organizations and staff as necessary to ensure effective administration of business operations within the office. Collaborates with other technical specialists to identify and effectively address and resolve issues and problems and improve the organization's business and financial management functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizenship is required. All qualification requirements must be met by 12/18/2024. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab. Failure to submit required documentation will impact your eligibility for this position. If you have any concerns or questions regarding required documents, please contact FRTIB HR Operations (contact information is noted below in this announcement) prior to the closing date of this announcement. Probationary Period. One-year probationary period may be required. Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated. Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time-in-Grade Requirement, which is 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade, GS-12. Qualifications Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-12 in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: In addition to having experience demonstrating the three competencies, applicants must also have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-12) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) budget formulation, execution, analysis and reporting; (2) executing business operations functions, such as: human capital management, logistics, property and/or space management, travel, training and health and safety; and (3) tracking and communicating budget and financial information for internal stakeholders, using software to compile and present data, either in-person or through reports. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. Specialized experience must meet 52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade level. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination. Additional Information The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, telework, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement. Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits. The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
