The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Sponsored Projects has the
following Post-Award position available.  The Smithsonian Institution
is a non-profit organization and the SI's OSP mission and function is
nearly identical to that of a University's OSP.  Retirement package
with TIAA included.  Please share this announcement with colleagues
who may be interested in applying.  Please note:  these are NOT
federal positions.

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position in Post-Award:

Announcement Number:  99MS-1074
Grant and Contract Financial Analyst, IS-501-7/9/11
Salary:  $27,508 - $52,927 per annum
Promotion potential to Grade 11, if hired at a lower grade.
Closing Date:  6 April 1999

Duty Location:     Washington, DC

Area of Consideration:     All qualified candidates including
qualified individuals with a disability.

Duties:  The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) is a primary point of
administrative interface between the Smithsonian, public and private
organizations that provide funds for research, exhibitions and other
sponsored activities and Federal government officers charged with
writing/enforcing regulations related to research funded through
grants and contracts.  The incombent is principally responsible for
five main areas of work:  (1) those tasks that, during post-award
administration of assigned portfolio, require interaction with bureau
staff and sponsors; (2) those tasks generated by monitoring expenses
using the regulations and policies of the Smithsonian and the sponsor;
(3) those tasks involving the application of prudent business
practices in cash flow management; (4) those tasks generated by the
computation and application of indirect costs, fringe benefits and
related studies; and (5) staff assignments in support of OSP or
special assignments from the Director and/or Supervisor.

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or four years of
education above the high school level.  Specialized experience is
experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position
and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge,
skills and abilities to perform successfully 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 financial policies and procedures.
2.  Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures and techniques which
are used to maintain accounts in an accounting system.
3.  Knowledge of automated information systems.
4.  Ability to enter, verify and modify information on a computerized
accounting system.

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.  Knowledge of accounting principles and methods of audit
resolution, (A/P, A/R).
2.  Knowledge of automated information systems (spreadsheets, word
processors, databases).
3.  Skill in problem solving (e.g., resolving audits, administering
grants).
4.  Skill in written communication.
5.  Skill in oral communication.

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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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