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Position Title
Business and Financial Analyst
Agency
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Announcement Number
FRTIB-25-MP-021-12718161 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.

Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

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3.

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)?

If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you

  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

-OR- 

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

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4.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:

  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (limit characters)
5.

Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you

  • complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
  • receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
  • return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? 
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6. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). (limit characters)
7.

Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

-OR-

Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service? 

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8.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:

  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.  (limit characters)
9. Interchange Agreement - Are you a current excepted service employee of a Federal agency that has a current, unexpired interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for which you meet eligibility for appointment in the competitive service (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems)? The agencies are:

Tennessee Valley Authority; or
Nuclear Regulatory Commission; or
Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
Department of Defense (The Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System) Agreement; or
Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employees of the Department of Defense; or
Federal Aviation Administration; or
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration; or
AmeriCorps (Corporation for National and Community Service); or
Other Agency currently under an Interchange agreement with OPM

A copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action must be submitted and you must meet the eligibility requirements of your agency's agreement and those outlined in the link above. (limit characters)
10. Are you a current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2 or former Federal employee of the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago and you hold or held a position that is below the full performance level of the position being advertised? (Your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must reflect career or career-conditional status indicated by tenure group 1 or 2 AND reflect that your position occupied is "1," indicating competitive service. If you are a former Federal employee, your final (separation) SF-50 must indicate the same).

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11. Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (not time limited) position in the competitive service at the same grade or higher full performance level as the position being announced? (Your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must reflect career or career-conditional status indicated by tenure group 1 or 2 AND reflect that your position occupied is "1," indicating competitive service).

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12. Are you a former Federal employee who held a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service that was permanent (not time limited) and at the same grade or higher full performance level as the position being announced? (Your separation/final SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must reflect career or career-conditional status indicated by tenure group 1 or 2 AND reflect that your position occupied is "1," indicating competitive service. If your tenure group was 2, your separation must have been within the last 3 years).
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13. Are you a current federal employee of an agency who operates under an appointing authority outside of 5 CFR, as listed at  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems?  You must submit a copy of your current SF-50 or PS-50. The employee listed below may be considered for noncompetitive hire:
•           Postal Career Service Employee
•           Postal Rate Commission Employee
•           Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee
•           Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee
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14.

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

-OR-

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

-OR-

Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.

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15. Are you eligible for appointment under the Excepted Service authority (Schedule A) for Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities? [5CFR 213.3102(u)] (limit characters)
16.

Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:

  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.  
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.  Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
The following questions will measure your knowledge, skills, and abilities in competency areas that have been identified as crucial to job success.  Failure to support your answers to these questions in your resume and/or supporting documents may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, please select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Business and Financial Analyst at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent. (limit characters)
2. I understand that my resume must contain sufficient information to show that I meet the specialized experience requirements. To ensure I receive full credit for relevant work experience my resume includes: the position title, grade level (if federal service), employment dates (month/day/year to month/day/year), and number of hours per week worked for each position held. (limit characters)
3. Select the experience which demonstrates your ability to work budget proposals. (Select only one.) (limit characters)
4. Select the examples that best describe your ability to interpret, develop, and implement financial policies and regulations. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
5. Select the financial management policy areas in which you have experience. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience with supporting financial management special projects through summarizing financial data. (Select only one.) (limit characters)
7. As a Business and Financial Analyst you will be the primary resource for all budget process issues. Select the one response that closest resembles how you have served as a spokesperson in your current role. (limit characters)
8. This position requires the incumbent to present and justify a budget to management officials, agency representatives and / or budget examiners. Select the one response that best describes your ability to present budget information. (limit characters)
9. Select the examples of your experience with collecting, analyzing, interpreting and applying financial data in the workplace. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
10. Select the financial management duties you have had in the past. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
11. Select the examples that represent your experience with business analysis. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
12. Select your experience in strategic business planning. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
13. Select the various responsibilities you have carried out in order to communicate financial data. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
14. Select the one statement that best represents your experience communicating findings, and writing for various audiences. (limit characters)
15. Select the one statement that represents your highest level of experience with regard to your ability to communicate in both formal and informal settings. For example, communicating effectively with agency executives, senior-level management, employee organizations, government officials, private industry representatives and vendors. (limit characters)
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