Financial Management Specialist

Summary This position is located in the DEA, New Orleans Field Division. The primary purpose is to support the Domestic Division Financial Procurement Unit with processing accounting transactions, analyzing financial information, and providing customer support within the assigned Division offices. Responsibilities Analyzing and developing cost data for a broad operating program utilizing a variety of sources. Providing customer service to assigned Division office(s)/group(s), vendors, and financial analysts. Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and making recommendations to the Senior Financial Management Specialist as needed. Collecting, analyzing, and validating budget data to help monitor and track resources for assigned program areas. Conducting research, identifying, and analyzing trends in the use of funds, and recommending adjustments in programs that require the rescheduling of program workloads. Reviewing and processing accounting transactions for a broad range of functions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, expenditure vouchers, and rejected transactions. Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and obtaining a security clearance. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt. The incumbent must maintain required certifications and access to necessary systems to complete the work. Qualifications Applicants applying for

GS‑09

or GS‑11 must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. If qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application. GS‑09 At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑07 level, including volunteer experience. Experience must demonstrate: Assisting in performing a variety of financial and budget related functions and administrative work in connection with financial and accounting systems. Reviewing documents for valid budget expenditure limitations, completeness and correctness of all financial data. Responding to basic financial and accounting issues and inquiries. Monitoring and maintaining financial transactions. Ensuring funds are safeguarded against fraud, waste, and abuse. Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree – or two (2) full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination may be used if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (division of experience months and graduate semester hours as described in the full standard).

GS‑11

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑09 level, including volunteer experience. Experience must demonstrate: Assisting in managing an organization’s financial operations and related administrative support. Processing various types of accounting transactions into automated financial management systems. Performing analysis of financial information using queries and reports. Interpreting and explaining financial legislations and procedures to customers. Identifying and resolving recurring issues related to financial and accounting transactions. Monitoring and maintaining financial transactions. Ensuring funds are safeguarded against fraud, waste, and abuse. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree – or three (3) full academic years of graduate level education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. Combination of Education and Experience: May be used if computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (division of experience months and graduate semester hours as described). Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation requests and other employment administrative details are available through the official agency contact, as required by law. Benefits As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and more. Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and full‑time status. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Drug Enforcement Administration