Summary See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for important information about this position. Serves as a senior accountant and accounting expert with high level responsibilities in performing a variety of accounting functions in assigned areas. Responsible for complex accounting studies, integrative analysis and development of accounting business processes. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position. See 2F0750 at PD Search. Responsibilities Represents management at sensitive or confidential agency-level meetings, inter-component and or inter-agency workgroups. Key participant in gaining acceptance by high level officials on accounting proposals by explaining complex concepts and negotiating to reconcile diverse points of view. Formulates authoritative recommendations and advice for management on sensitive or confidential accounting matters that will significantly impact the interpretation or development of important accounting policies and programs. Develops, issues and maintains appropriate policies and procedures. Researches and interprets accounting directives, circulars, legislation, regulations and policies to evaluate the impact on accounting operations and any necessary reporting requirements. Studies and analyzes the impact, relays conclusions with recommendations to management and implements new processes, including any required reporting, as necessary. Ensures agency-wide compliance with federal financial accounting requirements. Coordinates major accounting projects and initiatives. Develops and reviews sensitive or confidential accounting reports and documents. Analyzes accounting data for accuracy and identification of trends and variances. Reviews sensitive or confidential accounting systems to ensure conformance with requirements and adherence to accounting policies and procedures. Develops, reviews and implements new accounting systems and enhancements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this GS-13 Accountant position are based on: (1) an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the federal 0510 series AND (2) Specialized Experience (1) INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR): You must have one of the following: A. a bachelor\'s or higher degree in Accounting. B. a bachelor\'s or higher degree in a related field (such as business administration, finance or public administration) which includes or is supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (with no more than 6 semester hours in business law). C. at least 4 years of accounting experience (or an equivalent combination of experience, college education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge) AND 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality (this can include up to 6 hours of business law). Experience used to meet this requirement must be in addition to the experience you use to meet the Specialized Experience requirement below. D. at least 4 years of accounting experience (or an equivalent combination of experience, college education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge) AND a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor (obtained through written examination). Experience used to meet this requirement must be in addition to the experience you use to meet the Specialized Experience requirement below. E. at least 4 years of experience in accounting (or an equivalent combination of experience, college education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge) AND completion of the requirements for a degree that included at least 15 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses. Experience used to meet this requirement must be in addition to the experience you use to meet the Specialized Experience requirement below. OPTION E requires that you submit documentation showing that: (a) you have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher-level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you have demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above; AND (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, your education, training and experience fully meet the specified requirements. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION. (2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of applying financial management regulations, policies and procedures; applying accounting theories, concepts, principles and standards; preparing, analyzing, interpreting or presenting accounting/financial management reports; or using accounting information to advise or assist management with accounting and financial management matters. Specialized Experience must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position/experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level equivalent to GS-12. If you have this experience, you must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position. Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don\'t describe. An affirmative response to the online questionnaire is not sufficient to demonstrate experience. SAMPLE DUTIES THAT DEMONSTRATE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE INCLUDE: (1) managing, allocating or monitoring financial resources in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies; (2) ensuring resources are efficiently applied to meet organizational goals and objectives; (3) researching, analyzing or processing information related to accounting transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy of data; (4) preparing, reviewing, or reconciling financial statements and other reports to meet reporting requirements (5) applying federal accounting standards, fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, internal controls and procedures to financial management activities; and (6) developing or implementing organizational policies and procedures. The IOR and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have at least 52 weeks at GS-12. Time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing of this announcement. Education This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met and demonstrated by all applicants (see QUALIFICATIONS). To satisfy the IOR, submit a copy of your full transcript(s) and other applicable supporting documents, even if you already hold an accountant position. TRANSCRIPTS must show your name, the name of the school, the program in which you were enrolled and your degree OR completion of creditable courses. If you attended more than one college or university, submit transcripts for all schools attended. Transcripts that do not show that a degree was conferred cannot be considered to have resulted in a degree. Check your transcript to be sure this information is shown. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. CHECK YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO CONFIRM IT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. You must upload your transcripts as part of your application. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE LEGIBLE or you may not receive credit for your degree or completed courses. DO NOT SUBMIT A DIPLOMA IN LIEU OF A FULL TRANSCRIPT THAT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. Foreign Education: If your transcript shows education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also submit documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. Additional Information The Area of Consideration (AOC) for this vacancy is SSA DCBFM employees only. Your SSA-45 must show your permanent duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level) and, if applicable, your temporary duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level) to demonstrate this eligibility. Excepted Service employees in the AOC who are currently serving under (1) a Schedule A appointment for individuals with disabilities OR (2) a time-limited appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans, who meet other eligibility and qualification requirements, may apply using current Excepted Service status in lieu of meeting the requirement for Competitive Service status. Applicants serving under these appointments should not submit disability or veteran\'s documents but must submit the appointment SF-50 received at the time of hire. Disabled employees and veterans in the Competitive Service are already eligible to apply and do not need to provide evidence of veterans or disability status. Veterans Preference will not be considered under this vacancy announcement. NOTE: Employees serving under Schedule A appointments for Attorneys or other Excepted Service appointments (e.g., Pathways Programs such as Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates or Interns) are not eligible for consideration. See block 34 of your most recent SF-50 to confirm type of service. \"1\" means you should file as a competitive service employee, even if you are disabled and/or a veteran. \"2\" means you should refer to the SF-50 you received when you were hired to see if your appointment-type matches one of those listed above. If so, you should file as an eligible excepted service employee; if not, you are not eligible to apply for this position. OTHER NOTES: See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for information on qualifying for this position. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW TO APPLY for information on applying for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in a component(s) under the same Deputy Commissioner. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued. This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule and may be eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS). The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is Woodlawn, Maryland. This position may be eligible for outstationing. Outstationing to employee residences may be authorized. Eligibility exceptions may apply. To participate in telework you must reside within a 2-hour commute to your assigned ODS. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. This is a high-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete SF-85P (Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions) to have the appropriate investigation conducted. Position is assigned to: Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM) Office of Financial Policy and Operations (OFPO)
Summary The incumbent works primarily with national organizations and special interest groups. The relationships and alliances formed and maintained by this office span the contiguous United States. The position description number for this position is PD4F028. A summary of the major duties are listed below. You may also view the full position description on the Agency intranet at the following link: PD Search Responsibilities Serves as a senior specialist on the External Affairs with responsibility for interacting with and coordinating Social Security’s interaction with national organizations. (Cont\'d) Special interest groups, and other government agencies on major program, policy, and administrative issues and for representing the concerns of such agencies regarding Social Security programs and administration. Develops outreach strategies to share information on Social Security programs and services with national organizations, special interest groups and other government agencies. Establishes and maintains working relationships with influential national based interest groups by presenting, explaining, and advocating Social Security’s views, policy, programs, and positions. Researches and develops in-depth profiles on special interest groups. These profiles reflect the organizational structure, mission, areas of interest and concern, motivations, and other information necessary to promote positive working relationships. Represents Social Security in collaborations with national organizations, special interest groups and other government agencies on major program issues. (Cont\'d) Such as interfaces between Federal and State income maintenance programs or implications for State and local governments of proposed changes to Social Security administered programs. Reviews new and proposed changes to legislative issues and any other Agency-wide issues that pertain to the implementation and effectiveness of Social Security policy, administration, and operations. (Cont\'d) Recommends appropriate strategies within Social Security based on concerns of the national organizations, special interest groups, and other government agencies. Develops guidelines and suggests techniques or approaches, which set the tone for relationships or collaborations between other Social Security components, national organizations, special interest groups and other government agencies. Tracks outreach timely in a reporting tool (e.g., Campaign Outreach Activity Reporting System). Captures new and maintains an updated list of contacts organized by the type of Social Security topics they are interested in being up to date on in public relations software (e.g., Cision). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled to successfully perform the duties of the position. The specialized experience you must possess is: comprehensive knowledge of or administration or other experience in the analysis, examination, investigation, development, or review of retirement or survivors insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, income maintenance, and pension or related programs; particularly, in order to gather research data, explain the Agency\'s position on various related program and policy topics, and to convey program and policy information to organizations, groups, or a national audience. YOUR RESUME OR SSA-45 MUST INCLUDE YOUR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND YOUR COMPONENT (DC-LEVEL DOWN TO OFFICE-LEVEL) OR YOU MAY BE FOUND INELIGIBLE. Submit a thorough SSA-45 or resume that describes duties you perform as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as they relate to this position. List all positions and grade levels separately, including full start and stop dates for each position/grade level, and a comprehensive description the relevant duties you performed in each position. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information NONCOMPETITIVE CONSIDERATION DUE TO SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY Applications for noncompetitive consideration will be accepted from SSA employees in the area of consideration who are currently serving under the following types of appointments: Schedule A, Reg. 213.3102 (U) appointments for individuals with disabilities; Veterans Recruitment Appointments ; and time limited appointments for veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Applicants serving under these provisions do not need to submit copies of your disability or Veteran\'s documentation. However, you must submit a current SF-50 that provides information on the appointment authority under which you were hired. Otherwise, you will not receive non-competitive consideration. NOTE: Excepted service employees serving under Schedule A appointments for Attorney positions or Pathways Programs appointments (Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, and Interns) are not eligible for consideration. This is a bargaining unit position, represented by AFGE, to be filled under the provisions of the SSA/AFGE Merit Promotion Plan. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date of the initial selection. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Candidates currently receiving a higher locality pay than the office applied for are advised that should they be selected, they will lose entitlement to the higher locality pay. OTHER NOTES: Duty station is in Woodlawn, MD and the selectee must reside within a 2-hour commute of the Official Duty Station. Relocation funds are not authorized. This position is eligible for telework. This is a moderate risk, public trust position. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level.
Summary The incumbent works primarily with national organizations and special interest groups. The relationships and alliances formed and maintained by this office span the contiguous United States. The position description number for this position is PD4F028. A summary of the major duties are listed below. You may also view the full position description on the Agency intranet at the following link: PD Search Responsibilities Serves as a senior specialist on the External Affairs with responsibility for interacting with and coordinating Social Security’s interaction with national organizations. (Cont\'d) Special interest groups, and other government agencies on major program, policy, and administrative issues and for representing the concerns of such agencies regarding Social Security programs and administration. Develops outreach strategies to share information on Social Security programs and services with national organizations, special interest groups and other government agencies. Establishes and maintains working relationships with influential national based interest groups by presenting, explaining, and advocating Social Security’s views, policy, programs, and positions. Researches and develops in-depth profiles on special interest groups. These profiles reflect the organizational structure, mission, areas of interest and concern, motivations, and other information necessary to promote positive working relationships. Represents Social Security in collaborations with national organizations, special interest groups and other government agencies on major program issues. (Cont\'d) Such as interfaces between Federal and State income maintenance programs or implications for State and local governments of proposed changes to Social Security administered programs. Reviews new and proposed changes to legislative issues and any other Agency-wide issues that pertain to the implementation and effectiveness of Social Security policy, administration, and operations. (Cont\'d) Recommends appropriate strategies within Social Security based on concerns of the national organizations, special interest groups, and other government agencies. Develops guidelines and suggests techniques or approaches, which set the tone for relationships or collaborations between other Social Security components, national organizations, special interest groups and other government agencies. Tracks outreach timely in a reporting tool (e.g., Campaign Outreach Activity Reporting System). Captures new and maintains an updated list of contacts organized by the type of Social Security topics they are interested in being up to date on in public relations software (e.g., Cision). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled to successfully perform the duties of the position. The specialized experience you must possess is: comprehensive knowledge of or administration or other experience in the analysis, examination, investigation, development, or review of retirement or survivors insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, income maintenance, and pension or related programs; particularly, in order to gather research data, explain the Agency\'s position on various related program and policy topics, and to convey program and policy information to organizations, groups, or a national audience. YOUR RESUME OR SSA-45 MUST INCLUDE YOUR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND YOUR COMPONENT (DC-LEVEL DOWN TO OFFICE-LEVEL) OR YOU MAY BE FOUND INELIGIBLE. Submit a thorough SSA-45 or resume that describes duties you perform as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as they relate to this position. List all positions and grade levels separately, including full start and stop dates for each position/grade level, and a comprehensive description the relevant duties you performed in each position. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information NONCOMPETITIVE CONSIDERATION DUE TO SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY Applications for noncompetitive consideration will be accepted from SSA employees in the area of consideration who are currently serving under the following types of appointments: Schedule A, Reg. 213.3102 (U) appointments for individuals with disabilities; Veterans Recruitment Appointments ; and time limited appointments for veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Applicants serving under these provisions do not need to submit copies of your disability or Veteran\'s documentation. However, you must submit a current SF-50 that provides information on the appointment authority under which you were hired. Otherwise, you will not receive non-competitive consideration. NOTE: Excepted service employees serving under Schedule A appointments for Attorney positions or Pathways Programs appointments (Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, and Interns) are not eligible for consideration. This is a bargaining unit position, represented by AFGE, to be filled under the provisions of the SSA/AFGE Merit Promotion Plan. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date of the initial selection. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Candidates currently receiving a higher locality pay than the office applied for are advised that should they be selected, they will lose entitlement to the higher locality pay. OTHER NOTES: Duty station is in Woodlawn, MD and the selectee must reside within a 2-hour commute of the Official Duty Station. Relocation funds are not authorized. This position is eligible for telework. This is a moderate risk, public trust position. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level.
Splunk Data Analytic Subject Matter Expert
Summary The position description number for this position is PD07B0800. A summary of the major duties are listed below. At the full performance level, incumbent coordinates and carries out special projects and studies covering many areas of SSA\'s personnel program. Performs works of analytical, technical and advisory nature in connection with the goals of the Agency\'s personnel management program. Responsibilities Participates in a variety of studies, analyses and projects in personnel related areas. Prepares reports, replies to special correspondence and comments on matters relating to the staff. Coordinates and develops special reports involving difficult problems in the personnel/human resources areas, analysis programs, and provides guidance as required to assure consistency of approach. Participates in a variety of studies, analyses, and projects in personnel related areas. Prepares reports, replies to special correspondence, and comments on matters relating to the staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will only be accepted from applicants eligible for one of the following categories. Federal employees currently serving under career or career conditional appointments; Federal employees currently serving under the following types of appointments: Schedule A, Reg. 213.3102 (U) appointments for individuals with disabilities; and time limited appointments for veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; Former Federal employees eligible for reinstatement (i.e., those who have career status or separated from a career-conditional appointment less than 3 years ago); Current or former Federal employees eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); or Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligibles (i.e., Preference-eligible veterans OR veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service). Military Spouse Appointing Authority Federal employees serving under excepted service appointments with competitive service compatibility (e.g., Postal Service, Foreign Service, an agency with an interchange agreement, etc.) may be eligible to apply. Please visit Excepted Service Appointments with Competitive Service Compatibility for more information. NOTE: Excepted service employees serving under Schedule A appointments for Attorney positions or Pathways Programs appointments (Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, and Interns) are not eligible for consideration. HOW TO QUALIFY: Eligible applicants must meet the following qualification requirements. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include work that involves: performing security investigations by implementing suitability polices and regulations, AND providing updates to stakeholders/supervisors. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-11. Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in a component(s) under the same Deputy Commissioner. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Candidates currently receiving a higher locality pay than the office applied for are advised that should they be selected, they will lose entitlement to the higher locality pay. OTHER NOTES: Open to All Feds nationwide. This position is eligible for telework. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Duty Stations: Woodlawn, MD (HQ) This is a critical sensitive. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level.
Requisition Number: 18827
