The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) has the following position available.  The Smithsonian Institution is a non-profit organization and the OSP mission and function is nearly identical to that of a university's sponsored project office.  The retirement package is through TIAA/CREF.  Please share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested in applying.  Also note:  this is NOT a federal position
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Announcement Number:  98MA-1154
Indirect Cost/Audit Analyst, IS-1101-13
Salary:  $55,969 per annum, Promotion potential to Grade 14.
Closing Date: 9/18/98

Duties:  The Indirect Cost/Audit Analyst works under the general supervision of the Grant/Contract Financial Manager and performs independently in a range of administrative financial/audit tasks in OSP's functional accounting area.  Demonstrates a mastery of and technical expertise in Smithsonian and sponsor policies.  Assists in training activities of OSP junior staff and others in the Smithsonian community concerning the field of sponsored projects post-award and indirect cost administration, including pertinent audit processes.  The incumbent assumes responsibility for making independent judgements and decisions under considerable amounts of pressure.  The pressure results from the necessity of maintaining extremely high work quality standards, meeting strictly enforced sponsor deadlines, completing accurately a large volume of transactions in an oftentimes ambiguous environment.  Develops and prepares the Smithsonian IC rate (incurred cost and fixed predetermined) proposals; negotiates IC rates and costing methods with federal negotiator ONR and DCAA.  Designs automated grant/contract management and indirect cost audit systems to meet specific management needs and to respond to specific regulations or legislation.  Performs special cost allocation studies and other analytical assignments on indirect costs and indirect cost recovery.  Follow established internal controls that meets generally accepted sound business practices; applies those internal controls to direct and indirect costs related to grants and contracts activities; proposes changes to the existing internal controls for grants and contracts when necessary.

Qualifications:  Candidates applying for this position must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.  Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to this position and which had equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Selective factors:  (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory requirements in order to be considered qualified to compete for a position.)

1.  Knowledge of grant and contracts guidelines and regulations applicable to audit and indirect costs calculation (OMB circulars A-21, A-122, A-133, Federal Acquisition Regulations Cost Accounting Standards).
2.  Knowledge of Federal and private grant administration, non-profit sector finance and administration, and business and program management.
3.  Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Quality Ranking Factors:  (These factors are not mandatory to be considered for a position, but will be used to determine who are the highest qualified candidates among those who meet the selective factors.)

1.  Skill in written and oral communication (i.e., negotiating, presentations, and diplomacy).
2.  Skill in problem solving (i.e., resolving audits and indirect costs discrepancies).
3.  Knowledge of automated financial and information systems.
4.  Ability to formulate budgets.
5.  Knowledge of accounting prociples and practices (i.e., CPA)

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Note:  Relocation expenses will not be paid for this vacancy.

How to apply:

1.  The Smithsonian does not require a standard application form, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications.  You may apply using a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or any other application form you choose, including an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment.  Note:  If you use an SF-171, do not answer questions 38-47.  Job finalists will be asked to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment.  The information on this form will be used to determine suitability for Trust Fund employment and to authorize a background investigation, if required.)

2.  Clearly describe in your resume or application your work experience, education and/or training as it relates to this vacancy.  It is very important that you fully address how your work experience and education/training meet both the specialized experience and the selective factors.  This information will be used to determine whether or not you are qualified for this vacancy.  Selective factors establish qualifications to be eligible to compete for the position.  Quality ranking factors are not mandatory but are used to determine who are the highest qualified candidates among those eligible to compete for the position.  Therefore, it is to your benefit to provide a full description of your experience, education/training relative to the job requirements of this vacancy.

Your application must be submitted to one of the addresses below and must be received by the closing date.

Send your application to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch One
PO Box 23762
Washington, DC  20026-3762

OR, Bring your application to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Suite #2100
Washington, DC  20560
(Hours:  M-F, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

To obtain information on the Trust Fund hiring process, hear about other Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy announcements, an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171, (may be used for Trust Fund positions) call our automated Jobline on (202) 287-3102 (accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week).

For further information please call (202) 287-2435 (voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY).

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Karen Williamson
Grant & Contract Specialist

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Office of Sponsored Projects
955 L'Enfant 7400 MRC 903
Washington, DC  20560
Tel:     202-287-2169     Fax:     202-287-3707
E-mail:  xxxxxx@osp.si.edu
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