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Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), under the administrative control of the Chief of Operations (COO) within the Rural Development (RD) Component, under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Responsibilities Undertakes detailed financial analysis and review of program management and policy aspects of legislation, regulatory and budget actions related to the financial management of RD programs. Coordinates and performs special studies and assignments and analyzes agency proposals for impact of use of funds to determine conformance to Department policy and practice. Assist in providing advice and consultation on program budget and regulatory formulation, development, presentation and review to mission area officials. Conducts policy evaluation to measure impact of RD's policies on economic, social and environmental effects and reviews and monitors agency progress and maintains policy analysis and evaluation inventory. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS14 level: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level or it non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Expert knowledge and application of financial management concepts, principles practices and appropriations law and demonstrated ability to provide guidance to management official on budget and financial plans; ability to analyze financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for financial and/or budgetary actions; Experience executing, reviewing, and evaluating accounting policies and programs, including audit follow up and account reconciliation. There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0501 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.