DCSA's National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) Program Office is looking for an Instructional Systems Specialist to assess the training needs and improve learning effectiveness for the diverse NBIS user base. This role requires a change agent with the ability to recommend & implement various instructional methods, assesses learning outcomes, measures results, and apply continuous improvement to training methodologies. Consider DCSA, and be a part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Duties

As a Financial Management Specialist (Deputy Chief of Staff) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Serves as an advisor to the Director and Deputy Director of the (OCFO). - Provides operational and technical advice and consultation to the (OCFO) Director and Deputy Director, as well as other (OCFO) program managers. - Leads the (OCFO) processes for budgeting, contracts, space and resource management, as well as the life cycle of agency-level taskings. - Facilitates budget process through input and direction from the (OCFO) Director and Deputy Director. Ensures funding requirements are submitted, tracker and expended. - Reviews and evaluates staff work submitted to the (OCFO) Director and Deputy for signature, decision, or coordination; especially taskers within the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS). - Ensures compliance with Agency and higher-level policies and inclusion of all relevant information required for reaching decisions that have broad and significant impact on to the DCSA (OCFO). - Maintains awareness of new (OCFO) and relevant Agency policies, procedures, regulations, directives, etc., and develops and recommends the operational framework for Agency-wide policies, programs, and systems designed to increase efficiency and economy of Agency functions and operations. - Exercises responsibility for management of the Agency internal controls program. - Provides effective leadership and participation in important agency management programs including strategic planning; corporate performance evaluation; program planning; information technology (IT) management and planning; human and fiscal resource management and planning; and other staff functions associated with overall agency operation and management. - Exercises oversight of the contracted administrative personnel within the (OCFO), which is comprised of support personnel, in order to provide the (OCFO) Director, Deputy, and Program Managers with quality, responsive, and efficient support to their requirements and requests. - Resolves problems and conflicts that may arise between and among subordinate operational elements and in dealings with (OCFO) customers. - Coordinates and tracks the (OCFO) award nominations. - Prepares and presents reports and briefings on behalf of the Director or Deputy Director of the (OCFO). - Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Must have Certified Defense Financial Management (CDFM) Level II within 24 months of hiring.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 07/24/2023 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-13) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with budgets, project management, contracts, space and resource management. Planning, organizing, developing, directing, and executing special complex projects. Experience with budget and accounting principles and objectives. Gathering, assembling, consolidating and analyzing budget report data, draw conclusions and present results. Developing and administering policies and procedures for reviewing, approving, tracking and reporting on reimbursable agreements. Overseeing the development and maintenance of budgetary/financial coding structure for accounting system in support of budget and management information. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Communication: Convey message in a clear and concise manner. 3. Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. 4. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]