Program Analyst (Financial Program Analyst)

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Program Analyst (Financial Program Analyst) will have experience working with and analyzing travel reports. Knowledge of travel policies and guidelines to ensure compliance throughout organizations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders, senior level management, and colleagues; and strong analytical skills are desired. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Program Analyst (Financial Program Analyst) at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience tracking travel requests through automated systems and responding to travel inquiries; and Experience updating and implementing travel policy; and Experience overseeing the requisitions process to ensure compliance with organizational and budget guidelines. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. NOTE: 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.