Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, FINANCIAL SPECIALIST GS-0501-12, is to serve as a financial specialist, performing financial management functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of budget analysis and cost analysis, in support of weapon systems/subsystem programs.

Duties

Provide financial management and advisory oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal and auditing directives specific to the life cycle management of major weapon system(s)/subsystem(s) programs. Formulate, establish, and implement financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, budgeting, funding, forecasting, and status of funds. Responsible for all aspects of the formulation, development, and execution of budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs required to properly fund and meet program resource requirements. Represent the organization at all levels within the government and at contractor/industry sites. Provide technical and program recommendations to higher levels regarding major reprogramming; and accomplish redirection actions caused by changing political, economic, and mission requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air in the performance of TDY.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position; the APDP level required specifically for this position will be identified locally.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position, covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) and the employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in business administration, economics, finance, or other related field is highly desirable.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• Incumbent may be required to file an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and may be required to file annually.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

Qualifications

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. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes detailed and in-depth knowledge of planning, programming, budget systems, acquisition management process, budgeting policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems. 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. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data. 2. Knowledge of DoD acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes. 3. Knowledge of the requirements, techniques, procedures, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards. 4. Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or analyzing financial requirements of the assigned program. 5. Ability to communicate, plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - The work is primarily sedentary. May require some walking, standing, bending, carrying and/or lifting of light items such as paper or books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work is performed in a typical office setting, requiring the use of normal safety precautions necessary for an office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. 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.

Contacts

• Address AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHS
• Phone: (801) 586-4684
• Email: [email protected]