This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820557200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-HUD-143-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
11/25/2024 to 12/10/2024
$72,553 - $134,435 per year
GS 11 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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25-HUD-142
820557200
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
All candidates who meet the following are eligible to apply for this job: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement, or VRA eligibles or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47).
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
As a Financial Analyst, you will:
Conduct and documents complex and detailed PHA financial management reviews including analyses of financial statements and reports, trend analysis, and assessment of financial risk for the overall entity as well as Public Housing programs. The review of overall entity financial statements may include areas outside of PHA programs such as mixed finance developments, component units, etc. These additional areas may increase financial risk, including improper cost allocations and comingling or misuse of funds, and require greater financial management capacity at the PHA. Documents conclusions and provides recommendations related to a PHA's overall financial management and mitigation of related risk. Areas of review include policies, internal controls, transactions, financial reporting, documentation, compliance, etc.
Resolve audit and review findings related to the financial management of PHAs and coordinating the written communication to the PHA with collaboration of other Field Office staff regarding findings not related to financial management; Develops appropriate long-range solutions to complex financial issues and problems identified by multiple sources and providing expert advice and guidance on complex financial issues.
Understand pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, compliance requirement documents (OMB Circulars, GAAP requirements, etc.) and management controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the organization; the manner in which the organization is conducted and financed; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the organization. Examines and tests financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness with which the PHA administers their financial responsibilities and activities; and or to determine that financial records have been maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.
Serves as the financial technical expert for all PH programs, in areas such as: operating subsidy funding calculation, cash management, budget and fiscal controls, financial policies, procedures and internal controls accounting records, cash on hand reconciliations, investments, physical inventory control, use of disposition proceeds, and insurance coverage, etc.
The official duty station for this position will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.
Key Requirements:
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Selective Factor:
The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
OTHER INFORMATION:
HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Analytical, Communication, Problem Solving, and Technical.
Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
A complete application includes:
1. A resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)
HUD has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please review the entire announcement before applying.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
HUD provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820557200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination and transform the way HUD does business.
This position is located in the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Quality Assurance Division. 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.