FINANCIAL SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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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 positions located https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

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 the formulation, development, and execution of budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs required to fund and meet resource requirements.

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 structure, programs and work methods of organization (s) for budgeting work.2. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides.3. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations.4. Knowledge of Congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements.5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.6. Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies.7. Skill in projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and/or political objectives.8. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long range funding needs.9. Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures for providing procedural guidance on budget administration.10. Knowledge of computerized budget system(s).11. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems.12. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and finding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems.