This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Financial Management Analyst for Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA) and its Field Operating Activities (FOA), located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Plan, coordinate, and manage the implementation and operation of the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). Determines costs and benefits of different levels of program operations. Review and consolidate budget estimates and other work submitted by budget staffs Draft allotments and sub allotments of funds for distribution to program managers in subordinate organizations. Provide advice and recommendations to program managers and staff officials on distribution of allotments and availability of budgetary funds. Ensure that all funds are expended in accordance with established guidelines.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the implementation and operation of the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS); applying concepts of financial management; developing financial policies for program effectiveness; preparing budget and or financial documentation; and analyzing financial data in systems such as Excel. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the federal service. OR Education: Successful completion of a a Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, business administration, finance, or public administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and at least two years of graduate education as described above, but less than the required three years. Compute the percentage of the requirements met, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing and operating the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), applying concepts of financial management to develop financial policies for program effectiveness; reviewing and analyzing submitted budget and financial documentation; and processing records relating to division's travel accounts. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W1BZAA HQDA, OFC OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk