FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SPECIALIST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Quality Assurance Analyst, providing the full range of financial management and is responsible for examination of all fiscal, financial management, accounting, budgeting, auditing, internal management, cash processing, voucher examination, disbursement, and military and travel pay advising. Learn more about this agency Duties Serves as a Quality Assurance Analyst, responsible for examining, validating, and certifying Air Force Special Programs Funding documents and payments. Provides financial advisory services for the full range of accounting operations including direct and indirect reimbursement programs representing Air Force Appropriations and various DoD Appropriations. Serves as a financial subject matter expert within the Special Actions Branch to control all aspects of accounting operations, using mission-unique finance and accounting systems at equivalent base, major command, and departmental reporting levels. Represents Sensitive Activities Interests externally with a variety of USAF, DoD and intra-governmental functional area organizations. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. A security clearance may be required If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide Position may be subject to random drug testing Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge in analysis and resolution of a range of financial analysis problems such as the development of alternative methods of fundings; formulation of budget estimates for programs in which objectives, work processes, staffing and funding requirements have changed to the extent that substantial re-budgeting is required each year; and development and administration of budget execution work plans subjects to fluctuating revenues and changing demand for services which necessitate reprogramming throughout the fiscal year. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of military pay and allowances, allotments, leave rules and regulations and a thorough understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, and other technical criteria to determine propriety of entitlements of pay. Mastery of related financial regulations and rulings covering diverse types of military pay transactions to typically function as a technical authority for the resolution of an extensive range of issues or problems. 2. Knowledge of USAF financial management principles, theories, procedures and applications to administer the serviced activities financial management programs as they relate to Sensitive Activities; develop procedures and disseminate expert guidance on financial management and disbursing methodology, approach, procedures and techniques. 3. Knowledge of DoD, DFAS, and USAF financial management objectives, auditing, accounting and disbursing missions, responsibilities, interrelationships, processes, programs, operations and appropriate systems to participate in the budget development process; ensure programs objectives are met and fiduciary responsibilities are properly administered. 4. Knowledge of a variety of military pay, travel, and disbursing functional areas and their relationships to other functions to research or investigate problems or errors that require reconciling and reconstructing incomplete information and conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information. Knowledge of automated financial management and accounting systems, policies, procedures and practices which are used in accomplishing the activities financial management functions to meet prescribed requirements, develop solutions to problems, identify trends and to develop recommendations for future or applications; ability to plan and organize work, meet deadlines; interpret financial reports, schedules, and statements. 5. Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing financial and budgetary actions and associated automated records transactions; understanding AF and DoD automated financial and budgetary management and pay systems. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; understands and negotiates complex issues, and maintains harmonious to interpret policy, laws, regulations and procedures on financial management and policy to senior management, including those without a financial background. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: The position is in a fast-paced, high-stress staff environment supporting SAFIAA, SAFIAAH, and a variety of elements within Headquarters USAF and supported Major and Combatant Commands. Individual will face daily high-priority requests from general officers and senior executives for papers, briefings, and evaluations, concerning politically sensitive or National Security related issues. Position is designated special sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 Investigation. A Statement of Understanding (SOU) identifying acknowledgment of the Security Accreditation and Certification must be signed. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. The work is mainly sedentary and performed in an office atmosphere. However, there may be exposure to all kinds of weather, walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. 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