Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. Responsibilities As a Financial Analyst, you will: Performs research and analysis on the most challenging and complex financial issues at Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and provides mastery-level advisory assistance in developing solutions to the most complex PHA financial and related operational, management, physical and governance issues. These solutions may have programmatic implications for the field. The incumbent positively influences and skillfully negotiates with PHAs and their key stakeholders in executing agreements and arrangements for the recovery of troubled public housing inventory and maintaining the viability of PIH programs for the long-term. The incumbent may collaborate with other HUD program areas, industry leaders, and other outside stakeholders when conducting research and developing recommendations for program improvements. Develops and implements strategies, tools, and training packages and monitors corrective actions. The Financial Analyst collaborates with PHAs to address review findings by engaging in discussions and correspondence with a PHA (including the Board of Commissioners and appointing officials), providing documentation for the administrative record, providing training and resources to PHA, continuing to monitor monthly bank statements and budget versus actual reports, initiating remote and on-site PHA review and meetings (including interviews), establishing and monitoring PHA Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) Agreements and Action Plans, and referring PHAs to Office of Inspector General or the Departments Enforcement Center, as needed. Conducts targeted performance and compliance assessments or specific PHA's in-depth reviews in such areas as: 2 CFR Part 200 Annual Contribution Contracts Internal Controls Requirements -Single Audit Act Asset Management PHA Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) Assessments and establishment and monitoring of related Recovery and Sustainability Agreements Cross functional program lines and areas Requirements Conditions of Employment Candidates 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. 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."?????? Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Managing and analyzing large volumes of financial data for Public Housing Agencies (PHA) to develop solutions for complex financial issues; AND - Assessing and developing recommendations to improve workforce operations and performance; AND - Providing direction or technical assistance leading the application of controlling authorities such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial laws and regulations, or compliance required documents (i.e., OMB Circulars, etc.) for Public Housing programs. 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. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): 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.