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Position Title
Accountant (Systems)
Agency
Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
Announcement Number
24-HUD-1463-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 to Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Preferences
1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
4. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)
5. I am interested in having my application shared with other HUD hiring managers. I understand that electing this option will not impact my chances of selection from this vacancy announcement and does not guarantee that a similar vacancy announcement will be opened by another hiring manager for which I can be considered or selected. Please select one or more of the following HUD Program Offices that you authorize to receive your application information. If you do not wish for your application to be shared, please select "Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Degree: Accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

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B. Combination of education and experience: At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.





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1. You must meet the minimum basic educational/experience requirements for professional accounting positions in the Federal government. Select the response that best describes your educational/experience background. (limit characters)
Specialized experience for the GS-14 is defined as one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

- Experience implementing Financial Accounting Systems applications, such as PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials, or other accounting applications;
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- Leading and maintaining IT systems, including operational support, implementing updates, and user support; AND
- Involvement in IT projects throughout all phases, which include requirements definition, design, development, testing and deployment to Production, and supporting operations and enhancement initiatives.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Do you have at least one full year of experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, directly related to the Specialized Experience requirements for this position as described above? (limit characters)
3. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to ensure proper credit is received. Please indicate where in your resume (organization, job title and role, as well as the date/time frame) the Specialized Experience has been gained that qualifies you for this position (limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Do you currently hold a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent? Examples of equivalent certifications may include:
- PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
- CSM (Certified Scrum Master)
- FAC-P/PM (Federal Acquisition Certification for Program & Project Managers)

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5. Please provide what certification you have and the organization(s) where use of the certification has been applicable; indicate where in your resume we can find this information. It is recommended to upload a copy of this certification with your application documents. (limit 250 characters)
6. Please select the highest level of experience you have in establishing, leading and maintaining IT project plans, milestones and deliverables for Financial Accounting Systems in a corporate or public sector work environment. (limit characters)
7. Please choose the duties with which you have experience: (limit characters)
8. Select all of the following that you have performed to demonstrate your experience in providing project management support in an automated accounting or financial management systems and identifying the need for changes to enhance system effectiveness and capability. (limit characters)
9. What has been your highest level of responsibility managing the implementation and ongoing support of financial accounting systems and activities? (limit characters)
10. What has been your highest level of responsibility for implementing financial accounting system requirements and procedures into a financial accounting system by converting requirements into technical solutions? (limit characters)
11. What is your experience with supporting accounting and financial systems in order to provide critical analysis and reports to senior officials (internal and external) to the organization? (limit characters)
12. Select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience related to oral communication skills. (limit characters)
13. Select the response(s) that best describe(s) your oral communication experience. (limit characters)
14. From the descriptions below, please select the response which best describes the financial management or accounting documents you have prepared. (limit characters)
15. To which audiences have you orally presented analytical information? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
16. Select the highest level of activity you have performed related to improving strategic communications. (limit characters)
17. Which documents have you independently written? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
18. Select the responses that best describe your experience in analyzing and interpreting financial accounting data. (limit characters)
19. Please choose the duties with which you have experience or training: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. Do you have experience adjusting to frequent changes in specifications or instructions? (limit characters)
21. (Branch) Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive proper credit. Please indicate (job title and time frame) where this experience can be found in your resume. (limit 250 characters)
22. From the list below, select the response that best describes your experience in directing and coordinating the work of others effectively to achieve timely and quality results. (limit characters)
23. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) functions you have performed. (limit characters)
24. Choose the statement that best describes your experience inspiring, motivating, or guiding others toward accomplishment of goals. (limit characters)
25. From the following list, please identify all that you have performed at work: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
26. Have you worked with managers/supervisors to develop and implement short and long- term goals related to accounting? (limit characters)
27. (Branch) Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive proper credit. Please indicate (job title and time frame) where this experience can be found in your resume. (limit 250 characters)
28. Select all of the following activities with which you have experience. (limit characters)