GS-0501

Financial Administration and Program

Performs financial administration work including financial program management and fiscal operations.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁0500

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0501

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Manage financial programs
•Administer fiscal operations
•Develop financial procedures
•Monitor financial compliance
•Coordinate financial activities
•Report on financial status

🎯Key Competencies

Financial Management

Knowledge of federal financial systems and regulations.

Analytical Skills

Ability to analyze financial data and trends.

Program Administration

Skill in managing financial programs.

Communication

Ability to explain financial matters clearly.

Problem Solving

Skill in resolving financial issues.

Leadership

Ability to direct financial operations.

🔑Resume Keywords

Administer fiscal operationsCoordinate financial activitiesDevelop financial proceduresFinancial Administration and ProgramManage financial programsMonitor financial complianceReport on financial status

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