Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Plant Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Performs basic cost analysis requiring investigation of cost and production data and its application on rates. Performs the analysis and comparison of production statistics and other statistical data to evaluate production standard and performance. Analyzes and interprets printing and binding costs, production, and reporting. Prepares production costs and other statistical reports for review by higher level analysts and the Branch Chief. Reviews production standards, cost data, rates for congressional printing and other: financial information and used to determine trends, analyses, reports, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Financial Data Analyst, PG -0501-11/12/13, you must meet the following requirements: NOTE: This is a Multi-graded Position and selections can be made at either 11, 12 or 13 grade levels. It is being posted at the PG 11, 12 and 13 levels with full performance level of PG 13. Minimum Qualifications for the Financial Data Analyst for PG-0501-11: only can be met by Specialized experience OR Education OR a Combination of Both: Specialized experience for the PG-0501-11 level: Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (PG-09) grade level in the Federal service which includes : The specialized experience: 1) providing basic financial administration services that includes assistance in cost analysis, rate reviews and projection of materials and labor costs OR Education Requirements for the PG-0501-11 level: Applicant possesses Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Possesses 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LLM, if related. OR Combination of the Specialized experience for PG-11 level: Applicant possess the mentioned above specialized experience and education which equals 100%. Minimum Qualifications for the Financial Data Analyst for PG-0501-12 level: Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (PG-11) grade level or higher in the Federal service which includes Specialized experience defined as: 1) providing financial administration services that includes assistance in cost analysis, rate reviews and projection of materials and labor costs;2) price development and budgeting for manufactured products, services, and activities, and 3) allocating elements of cost to set rates and prices. Minimum Qualifications for the Financial Data Analyst for PG-0501- 13 level : Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (PG-12) grade level or higher in the Federal service which includes Specialized experience defined as: 1)providing financial administration services that includes assistance in cost analysis, rate reviews and projection of materials and labor costs;2) price development and budgeting for manufactured products, services, and activities, 3) allocating elements of cost to set rates and prices, and 4) develops trends, analyses and reports. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement(09/27/2024) to be considered. Education Education can be used Only in lieu of Specialized experience at the PG 11 grade level and NOT at grades 12 or 13. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Separated Employees: If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website. Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: For a Non Sensitive Low Risk: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Non-Sensitive Low-Risk background investigation. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background for a Non-Sensitive Low-Risk Trust. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. Schedule A (Disability Appointment): Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed. The selectee will work shift 1, Work Hours 7:00 am - 5:00 pm . Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.