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 provide financial management expertise for major acquisition decisions; solving difficult/complex financial management problems; directing financial management activities; and developing, recommending and implementing policies to achieve program objectives.

Duties

Provides financial management expertise, technical advice and guidance and leadership in performing a broad and extensive range of financial management programs. Formulates, establishes, and implements financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, cost, budgeting, funding, forecasting and status of funds. Responsible for all aspects of the formulation, development and execution of budgets, financial plans, and multiyear programs required to properly fund and meet program resource requirements. Assesses, analyzes and evaluates contractors' progress by reviewing cost performance reports, and cost estimates prepared by industry to support selection of the industry sources and plans to be committed to development and production decisions. Represents the organization at all levels within the government and at contractor/industry sites.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This position may require travel.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training
• This position is designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements
• 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.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing complex research to obtain cost, schedule, and performance data for use in reports to management; preparing and justifying the budget for assigned program areas; analyzing or interpreting financial data or related information to incorporate into decision support deliverables, directing, developing, planning, coordinating, financial management expertise for major acquisition decisions; solving difficult/complex financial management problems; directing financial management activities; and developing, recommending and implementing policies to achieve program objective. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Mastery knowledge of directing, developing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating agency-wide aerospace and other related weapon systems/subsystems acquisition cost and financial analysis/estimating/scheduling management options. Mastery knowledge of advanced statistical techniques, applied mathematics and economic analysis in order to conduct analytical studies involving complex technical parameters, logistics requirements, schedule constraints and similar technical interdependencies. 2. Mastery knowledge of the financial environment including other service agencies, research organizations, private industry and particularly other Air Force and DOD cost analysis organizations is required. This includes the knowledge of both federal government and private industry data sources and data utilization. A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance or other related field is highly desirable. An advanced degree in a business-related field is also desirable. 3. General knowledge in accounting, procurement, business disciplines to enable the analyst to evaluate or utilize contractor and government budget and financial systems, specific procurement requirements and contractual obligations to the extent they affect cost. Awareness of engineering disciplines in sufficient detail to allow effective interchange of information. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. ???????5. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. 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

IF USING 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.

Contacts

• Address AF Test Center 6437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]