Please Note: The following is NOT a federal position. The mission of the Smithsonian's Office of Sponsored Projects parallels that of a University Sponsored Projects office. Our retirement plan is with TIAA. Please send copies of this announcement to any interested parties. Thank you. Announcement No.: 99MS-1180 Office of Human Resources Vacancy Announcement 24 HOUR DIAL-A-JOB: (202) 287-3102 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THIS IS NOT A FEDERAL POSITION OPENING DATE: June 18, 1999 CLOSING DATE: July 9, 1999 POSITION TITLE/ Grant/Contract Financial Manager ORGANIZATION Office of Sponsored Projects ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 99MS-1180 SERIES AND GRADE IS-501-12/13/14 SALARY $48,796 -$89,142 Promotion Potential to IS-14 DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates including qualified candidates 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 incumbent serves as the manager of the accounting function of grant and contract administration. Functions, in cooperation with the OSP Director and Assistant Director, as senior resource person in coordinating the scope, duties and responsibilities inherent to the administration of grants and contracts sponsored by the federal government and private organizations. Supervises a team of Grant/Contract Financial and Indirect Cost Analysts. Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work assignments of staff engaged in those accounting functions that support the Smithsonian's grant/contract and trust fund activities. Responsible for developing financial management services for all programs, projects and activities funded by external sources through contracts, grants and cooperative agreements including (1) policy analysis, development and implementation, (2) automated systems management, analysis and development, (3) financial management and control, (4) contract administration, (5) financial record keeping and reporting, and (6) indirect cost and audit management and analysis. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade 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 theories, principles and practices in grant/contract and fund accounting. 2. Knowledge of computerized accounting systems. 3. Ability to assign and review work of subordinates. 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 OMB circulars and Federal Acquisition regulations. 3. Knowledge of indirect cost rate calculation. 4. Ability to supervise and manage teams. 5. Skill in written communication. 6. Skill in oral communication. NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID How to Apply: 1. The Smithsonian Institution 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, or any other written application form you choose, including an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment. See page 3 for further instructions. (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 requirement 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. 3. The attached Background Survey Questionnaire should be completed by all candidates, except Smithsonian Institution employees and returned with the application. This is used for gathering statistical data and will not be a part of the application. Applications 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 1 P.O. 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 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 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) 287-2478 (voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY). Page 2, 99MS-1180 130/375/500/350 <<<<< ********** >>>>> Karen S. Williamson Novell Network Administrator Grant Specialist SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Office of Sponsored Projects 955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Suite #7400 Washington, DC 20560-0904 Phone: (202) 287-2169 Fax: (202) 287-3707 E-Mail: xxxxxx@osp.si.edu "Work like you don't need the money, Dance like nobody's watching, Love like you've never been hurt." -anonymous ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
