Business Financial Analyst GS 0501-14

Architect of the Capitol

• Email Address: jcunning@aoc.gov
• Phone: 202-226-5553
• Posting Date: 5/21/2008

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SALARY RANGE: $98,033.00-$127,442.00
CLOSE DATE: 6-12-2008
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: CVC 2008-180
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Anyone may apply
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: Jeffrey Cunningham
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (202) 226-5553
CONTACT EMAIL: jcunning@aoc.gov

NOTES:

LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, Office of the CEO for Visitor Services.

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case).

Any additional required forms must be attached as text or image files to your online job application; forms received by fax, email, or U.S. Postal Service delivery will not be accepted.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call 202-226-7000.

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

DUTIES:

This is an opportunity to join the team of the new United States Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). The CVC is a 580,000 square foot state-of-the art extension of the U.S. Capitol that will welcome visitors to the seat of American government. The incumbent is the Business Financial Analyst for the United States Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) and is responsible for budget and financial issues for the CVC, and the implementation of policies and formulation of programs that will fulfill the CVC's mission of security, visitor comfort, and education.

Manages the financial structure, procedures, polices and reporting systems for the CVC. Prepares and reviews documentation to support CVC fiscal operations and meet the requirements of AOC, Treasury and Congressional reporting requirements. Develops and compiles financial information that accurately reflects the CVC's business transactions in compliance with Federal generally accepted financial reporting procedures. Provides expertise and training to others on all aspects of internal financial operations for both the AOC and CVC. Develops strategies for planning and implementing financial policies, procedures, and management controls for a significant organizational component or to fulfill multi-year objectives for a program with agency-wide impact.

Develops procedures for monitoring and reporting on Point of Sale (POS) data in support of the gift shop operations in the CVC. This includes monitoring, compiling and reporting on financial data associated with revolving accounts. Advises the Gift Shops General Manager on accounting for cash and credit card transactions in the gift shops. Ensures the proper documentation and deposit of all cash and credit card receipts. Performs daily cash and credit card reconciliation. Develops and manages procedures for ensuring POS and revolving account financial data is incorporated in the AOC Financial Management System.

Establishes and manages internal controls for CVC financial operations. Prepares payment vouchers. Ensures controls are in place to account for all goods and services that are provided by the CVC both to internal customers and the public. Validates and certifies invoices for goods and services received. Monitors obligations and expenditures and takes corrective action to resolve discrepancies.

Oversees and manages the CVC's budget operations, including both budget formulation and execution. Performs administrative and analytical duties connected with the financial management and budgeting of CVC operations activities and programs. Coordinates and develops financial reports and provides program analysis on a broad spectrum of functions within the jurisdiction.

Locates, analyzes, and validates complex cost data pertaining to a wide range of programs with different modes of operation, guidelines, and requirements. Assists the CEO or Deputy CEO for Visitor Services in determining the financial condition of all projects and activities related to the operations within the CVC. This includes financial data gathering for reports, personnel and FTE cost management, identifying and resolving financial problems within the jurisdiction, coordinating all financial information within the jurisdiction, tracking status of funding execution and threshold of the jurisdiction's budgets.

In coordination with the CEO or Deputy CEO for Visitor Services, provides responses to questions from the Budget Office related to the CVC operations budget. Develops proposed appropriations language supporting new or revised program and budgetary requirements.

Performs studies and audits on control and use of funds throughout the year. Analyzes and forecasts usage of funds within an organization. Assures that obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of financial management policies, procedures, and programs.

Knowledge of the federal budget process and financial management practices and procedures.

Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation on financial matters related to revolving accounts and Point of Sale (POS) operations.

Ability to gather, compile, and analyze financial and/or auditing information.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the GS-14 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of relevant experience are: preparing and monitoring budgets for a major organization, compiling/analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, managing data related to revolving accounts and Point of Sale (POS) operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

This position will provide financial advisory support to a Federal organization that has a retail operation (gift shops). Federal budgetary experience and experience with managing financial data related to revolving accounts and Point of Sale (POS) operations are highly desired.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

Applications submitted by any form of mail delivery will not be accepted.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

The Office of the Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Office prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or must be authorized to work in the United States.

Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.