Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist)

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Agency). The principal objective of the OCFO is to provide assurance of the effective management and financial integrity of program activities and resources carried out at the National Labor Relations Board. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens; Federal Employees (status and non-status); NLRB employees; Veterans; Schedule A. Duties As a Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist), GS-0501-14, your typical work assignments may include: Execute a wide range of complex financial management activities across key financial operations, applying strong technical accounting knowledge to implement financial policies and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Execute and oversee a comprehensive program of internal controls and risk management across key financial and operational functions to ensure effective organizational management and compliance with financial policies and regulations. Communicate complex financial, risk management, and internal control information to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders through briefings and presentations to support decision-making, compliance, and implementation of financial policies and internal control requirements. Plan, oversee, and deliver prioritized remediation plans, business process control reviews, and support ad hoc internal control projects and risk management activities. Lead OMB Circular A-123 efforts by directing and evaluating the work of contractors and service providers to ensure performance, compliance, and risk management, and coordinating with internal team members to achieve organizational objectives. Requirements Conditions of employment U. S. Citizenship Required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. This is not a remote position. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is in the Competitive Service. This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit. Applicants may be subject to a one-year probationary period. If you are a current status federal employee, you may be required to complete another one-year probationary period if selected. Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment. Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Qualifications All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Financial Management Specialist position has demonstrated experience leading internal control programs in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and FMFIA requirements. The candidate applies risk-based approaches to assess financial and operational risks, evaluate internal control effectiveness, and ensure controls are operating effectively to mitigate risk. Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills are essential. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist) GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience includes Experience leading internal control testing programs, including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with financial management policies and procedures; and Experience conducting risk-based assessments to identify internal control weaknesses and provide corrective action to strengthen compliance; and Experience supporting financial statement and audit activities, including conducting internal control reviews, tracking deliverables, and overseeing remediation efforts to resolve findings. 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 o