Financial Specialist

This position is located in the Office of Finance and Accounting Office, Office of the Director, Indian Health Service. Reports to IHS Headquarters. The official duty station could be at Albuquerque, NM; Oklahoma City, OK; Phoenix, AZ; or Rockville, MD. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Maintains the claims data in the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) Claims Sharepoint. Creates and manages an electronic filing system of source documents, research documents and key financial documents used in the negotiations. Ensures the financial data reconciles with Funds Management System for each agreement during the life of the program. Responds to varied and complex questions about CDA Claims based on historical data, and interpretation and application of Title I and Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act, Appropriation Acts, legislative history, and applicable program and financial management regulations.

Reviews CDA Claims calculations to ensure amounts incorporated in the claims are consistent with cost principles and financial management regulations and researches and gathers financial data for determining reasonable payment of CDA Claims. Plans and prepares a wide variety of financially related assignments of a diverse and complex nature requiring technical analysis including the use of audited financials, using knowledge of internal controls and programmatic review.

Consolidates CDA Claims financial data for IHS leadership and for the use in annual reports to the U.S. Congress.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

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

Minimum Qualifications

GS-13 Specialized experience One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Examples of experience include: Experience analyzing financial data and reviewing Contract Disputes Act claims involving contract support costs for consistency with applicable cost principles and financial management requirements. Experience applying established provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and related guidance to evaluate supporting documentation and recommend appropriate claim amounts.

Experience reconciling claims data with financial management system records, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining supporting financial documentation. Experience coordinating with program officials, Tribal representatives, and legal staff to address claims issues and prepare financial analyses and reports for management review. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.

Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.