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One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: performing systems analysis, testing and support of automated financial systems; ensuring that financial system design, revisions and modifications comply with financial regulatory requirements and developing test plans and preparing test input situations designed to test financial systems software. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. ** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing. ** You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Conducts studies and analyses of accounting and financial management processes related to Automated Information Systems (AIS) to evaluate data integrity, internal controls, and future system requirements.
Researches, analyzes, and resolves daily system problems related to the primary contract payment system, interface systems, and databases, advising management on major issues and operational risks.
Directs, oversees, and monitors the testing and implementation of automated system enhancements and modifications to improve automated processes and operational performance in contract accounting and payments.
Provides functional technical advice and support on automated process improvements, problem resolution, and the implementation of new and revised procedures relating to finance and accounting systems.
Provides technical guidance to system users. Coordinates and develops technical training materials and courses to ensure users are proficient with the financial and accounting systems.