Summary
ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current or former career/career-conditional; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority (i.e., Military Spouse, Land and Base Management, VRA, 30% Veteran, Sch A) eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
Duties
This position is located under the Office of Management Financial Management Division in Martinsburg, West Virginia and Washington, District of Columbia.
The primary purpose of this position is to serves as a financial analyst in the Payment Processing Section or the Revenue Management Section. This position is located within the Accounting Branch, Financial Management Division, Office of Management.
As a Financial Analyst, GS-0501-7/9, your typical work assignments may include:
Incumbent will be responsible for performing in-depth analyses on differences in accounting data and trends in revenue collections related to taxes and fees.
Monitors and analyzes trends in various overpayment refunds, evaluate transactions to correct erroneous payments, within scope of applicable regulations.
Knowledge of financial data entry and transaction codes to properly identify and ensure correct coding for entry into the financial accounting system.
Performs financial analysis and evaluations of assigned aspects of the program and may participate as a member on working groups.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.
Key Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Qualifications
To qualify for 7/9, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-5/7.
Additional Conditions of Employment:
GS-7/9 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7/9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
GS-07:
Utilize automated financial systems for installation and maintenance; AND
Modify and apply available guidelines for specific work assignments; AND
Analyze and validate accounting transactions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting data; AND
Create financial management reports to review financial data, records and standards.
OR
I have successfully completed at least one full year of graduate-level education in a discipline appropriate to the position.
Superior Academic Achievement? Must meet at least one of the following education requirements in a qualifying curriculum for the position. (1) Class standing in the upper 1/3 of the graduating class, based on completed courses; or (2) Grade-Point Average of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 per 4 years of education, or courses completed during final 2 years; or 3.5 or higher out of 4.0 average of required major courses completed in final 2 years; or (3) membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society above freshman (first year) level.
OR
A combination of education and experience. Education is equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience, or additional education. College transcripts must be provided.
GS-09: I have at least one year of specialized experience and / or education equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service in performing the following duties:
Analyze and research financial data to identify the source of complicated discrepancies and determine the type of entry or adjustment necessary to bring accounts into balance; AND
Apply financial management principles, concepts, standards, and accepted practices to ensure the proper presentation of the Bureau's financial management operations and to ensure the accurate processing of a wide range of accounting transactions, AND
Analyze, validate, classify and appropriately record accounting transactions and financial data to accurately maintain the accounting system and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions; AND
Review and analyze accounting and systems transactions, monitor financial data trends and records by creating financial management reports and in-depth comparative analysis.
OR
I have a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL. B. OR J.D., that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.
Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.
Education
All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See www.ed.gov
Agency contact information
Antoinette Turman
Phone
0000000000
Email
ANTOINETTE.B.TURMAN@USDOJ.GOV
Address
Office of Management
99 New York Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20226
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.