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Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Operations Department, SITES and Smithsonian Affiliations, Under Secretary for Education, Smithsonian Institution. Responsibilities The Financial Management Specialist oversees tasks concerning accounts receivable, revenue forecasting, budget supervision and implementation, as well as funds management and transfer coordination. In this position, you will: Help in compiling cost analyses and reports for specific projects and activities intended for senior management review. Oversee and monitor fund balances in comparison to receivables, ensuring precise and suitable fund transfers. Contribute insights to the development of the organization's annual operating budget and ensure its effective management throughout the fiscal year. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications Qualifications: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Utilizing budget principles and concepts while executing diverse financial and budget-related tasks. Overseeing all facets of accounts receivable management; AND Monitoring and appropriately allocating Federal and Trust funds, as well as scrutinizing revenue projections based on booking data within the data system. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as business administration. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as business administration. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Education Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.