FINANCIAL QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST-Direct Hire Autority

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The primary purpose of this position is to Serve as Quality Assurance Manager within the Financial Management organization, measures Organizational Performance, collect monthly Performance Indicator data from the various branches and sections, while compiling the data and prepares trend charts, also schedule and facilitate the monthly Quality Assurance meeting.

In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Financial Administration and Program Series 0501 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience must include Serve as Quality Assurance Manager within the Financial Management organization, measures Organizational Performance, collect monthly Performance Indicator data from the various branches and sections, while compiling the data and prepares trend charts, also schedule and facilitate the monthly Quality Assurance meeting and prepares minutes and identifies and analyzes negative trends; and develops corrective measures that will ensure no repeat discrepancies occur.

Ideal Candidate (statement is placed within the announcement): The ideal candidate for this one-deep Comptroller Squadron Quality Assurance (QA) position is a highly experienced, detail-oriented financial management professional who excels in analyzing processes, identifying compliance gaps, and driving continuous improvement across all FM functions.

This individual possesses a strong working knowledge of Air Force financial management policies, internal controls, audit readiness requirements, and financial systems such as DEAMS, DTS, GAFS, and FM Suite.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in an independent, one-deep environment and demonstrates exceptional initiative, sound judgment, and professional maturity.

They must be able to interpret complex regulatory guidance, develop and implement local procedures, and provide clear, accurate advice to leadership and functional experts.

Strong communication skills-both written and verbal-are critical, as the position routinely briefs commanders, delivers training, and communicates inspection findings.

This candidate has a proven ability to collaborate across diverse FM sections and build strong relationships with customers and mission partners.

They should be comfortable managing multiple high-priority tasks, conducting root-cause analyses, and recommending corrective actions that strengthen internal controls and improve mission execution.

A commitment to integrity, transparency, and compliance is essential.

The ideal candidate is passionate about improving financial operations, ensuring audit readiness, and upholding the highest standards of stewardship for Air Force resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of commonly used accounting methods, practices, procedures.

regulations, policies, and processes, and the ability to articulate this information to employees, supervisors, budget analysts, and various managers at local and command level. 2.

Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations. 3.

Knowledge of financial management (military pay, civilian pay, and travel) and accounting terminology/structures, and the interrelationship of accounts and the effect of transactions on the overall system of ledgers.

Ability to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on accounting/disbursing processes/actions. 4.

Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish required tasks; and an understanding of how the internal systems interact and relate to input and output data. 5.

Extensive knowledge of financial management and program objectives, Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness objectives, guidelines and regulations. 6.

Ability to gather facts, assemble and analyze data reflected in accounting reports; evaluate methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions; and correct deficiencies.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Major Duties:

Measures Organizational Performance. Collects monthly Performance Indicator data from the various branches and sections. Compiles the data and prepares trend charts.

Ensures Effective Internal Controls. Oversees Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Program. Serves as focal point for fraud prevention measures.

Reviews retrieval data provided by the local systems branch to screen for any unauthorized access level or dual access between the payables systems and the general accounting system.

Promotes Continuous Improvement Practices. Determines the methods to be used in conducting Quality Assurance Reviews. Makes recommendations based on the review to improve operations and procedures.

Serves as principal advisor to the Comptroller and Financial Operations Chief, for matters related to Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR)