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USAJOBS · 4 months ago

Financial Systems Procurement Application Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $162K/yr

6+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Financial Systems Procurement Application Specialist for the Secretary of the Senate's Senate Disbursing Office. The role involves providing expertise in managing financial systems applications and addressing user inquiries while overseeing system configurations and enhancements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing Federal financial management system functional and technical subject-matter expertise for the management of the Senate’s financial systems applications

Responding to questions from Senate financial systems users

Implementing and testing system configuration and functionality

Resolving technical or policy issues

Training users

Scheduling, and managing activities related to financial systems maintenance, upgrades, patches, and enhancements

Qualification

Oracle PeopleSoft FinancialFinancial management systemsAccountingFinance modulesCommercial software testingProject management methodologiesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

Work requires a bachelor's degree, with six to eight years of professional experience; a minimum of three years of progressive experience in the operation of a federal financial management system environment, including support for recurring accounting and financial reporting processes

Recent experience with complex, large-scale, integrated financial systems with strong emphasis on multiple accounting and finance modules, including funds control, GL, AP, AR, and/or Purchasing

At least one year of experience with a financial management system in a role that supported configuration, software requirements for systems enhancements, or testing

Experience in a role that is part of a support team managing a financial application, preferably within a federal agency, higher education institution, or state and local government environment

Ability to work independently and in a team environment with good communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills to assess situations, troubleshoot, and make recommendations for solutions from both strategic and tactical perspectives

Knowledge of commercial software application management, sustainment leading practices, and procedures

Experience in managing projects and knowledge of project management methodologies and tools

Skill in testing commercial software applications and documenting and communicating results

Ability to assist or conduct formal training, either one-on-one, or in a group setting

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and provide support to senior staff, information systems professionals, and non-technical users

Ability to work and pay attention to detail under pressure and tight deadlines

Excellent organizational and time management skills for handling multiple responsibilities at once

Ability to maintain confidentiality of data

Ability to work collaboratively, foster positive working relationships, and interact with users using tact and diplomacy

Preferred

Basic knowledge of the Legislative Branch, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)