Financial Management Specialist - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Financial Management Specialist in the Financial Management direcotrate, performing various functions involving the management of financial resources/assets, programs, and projects for the Financial Management Directorate. Duties Provides support to budget, financial services and resources directorate management in planning, organizing, and overseeing financial activities to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal and auditing directives, certifying compliance with higher level. requirements. Conducts and/or leads initiatives to improve program(s) and/or influence policy changes for assigned resource management areas that typically involve long-range, highly complex, financial topics/tools. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on financial related information. Communicates and coordinates financial management issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, and other local officials, etc. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. This position may require travel. This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. This is a Financial Management level 2. Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements. PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. If centrally managed position, add the following here: “This is a Centrally Managed position under the Public Affairs Career Field. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyance in accordance with JTR may be required in performance of TDY. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Position. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in applying financial management principles to analyze, plan, and monitor budgets and financial resources; researching and interpreting policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure compliance with fiscal requirements; gathering and analyzing financial data to identify trends, issues, and solutions; developing reports, briefings, and recommendations for leadership to support decision-making; coordinating with stakeholders to resolve financial management issues; evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements, and utilizing automated financial systems and tools to track financial information, prepare budget documentation, and support organizational financial planning and execution. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days. 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: Knowledge of a wide-range of multidisciplinary principles, practices, procedures, and goals of financial management, force management, and information technology functions, practices, and procedures in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned organization(s). Knowledge of the DoD and Air Force Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Systems (PPBS), its process, products, terminology, and guidance documents (e.g., Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Future Year Defense Plan (FYDP), Defense Guidance, Joint Strategic Planning Systems). Knowledge of automated financial management systems concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively complete multiple assignments. Skill in oral and written communication and establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Knowledge at an expert level of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory personnel/manpower/services programs are administered to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems. Skill in developing and implementing guidance that considers various disciplines, such as program managers, engineers, and contracting for purposes of meeting program objectives. 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.