About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-HUD-12974722. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Modeling, managing, and analyzing large volumes of financial data; AND Applying analytical and problem solving techniques to identify financial trends and issues, and develop solutions; AND Conducting financial analysis and developing financial analytical reports and presenting that data to management; AND Providing direction or technical assistance applying controlling authorities such as financial laws and regulations, OMB circulars, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Major DutiesHUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH). PIH's mission is to provide low-income families affordable housing opportunities as they transition to self-sufficiency and homeownership. PIH oversees the administration of HUD's Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Rental Assistance, and Native American Programs through a staff of Headquarters and Field employees. The field structure for PIH consists of 29 Hub Offices and 16 Program Centers that provide oversight, direct monitoring, and coordination for approximately 4,200 public housing authorities. As a Financial Analyst, you will: Perform complex technical review and analysis of financial data reported on various documents such as budgets, requisitions, year-end settlement and financial statements, and voucher assistance payments. Recommend creative solutions to complex financial problems and takes an active role in implementing needed changes to resolve the identified issue. Initiate and participate in complex and team assignments as needed to deal with cross cutting financial management issues. Serve as an advisor and subject matter expert for financial matters relating to the Section 8 programs. Provide technical assistance and advice to the Field Offices, Headquarters, REAC, etc., as necessary on issues relating to the financial management of the Section 8 programs.RequirementsCandidates will be selected for a job assigned to one of the official duty stations listed in this announcement. Failure to report to duty at the location for which the candidate is selected may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."