About the Position: This position is with the 84th Training Command DCS, G8 located at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Duties

Provide direction and oversight of the commands Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) program. Applies statutory and regulatory guidance to resolve unusual and difficult financial audit readiness situations. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the FIAR program. Analyze automated financial system process maps and data flow to provide webbased solutions. Determine the reliability of reportable financial information in support of audit readiness. Review and correct obligation and disbursement reconciliations on auditable financial statements. Advise and train program managers on processing accounting transactions and reconciling accounting/financial reports. Develop a variety of reports, papers, procedures, and instructions to accomplish financial audit readiness goals.

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 must complete required certification within established timelines.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. 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 utilizing automated financial systems to determine accuracy of reporting, utilizing automate financial systems to obtain data for statistical analysis; conducting statistical analysis and compiling results; preparing reports and charts for briefings to higher levels of the organization; conducting briefings to higher levels of the organization, researching and applying federal regulations as required and providing regulatory guidance to others, reviewing contract acquisition packages for completeness and accuracy and providing feedback to customers and management; conducting cost benefit analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Budget Analysis, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Marketing, or Financial Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: utilizing various financial systems (such as GFEBS and GCSS-A) to initiate reports, perform research, analyze financial transactions or adjustments, or resolve financial data discrepancies; interpreting, applying, and providing guidance on regulations governing Financial Management and Accounting programs; gathering and analyzing financial program data to verify accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures; and maintaining, evaluating, or improving automated financial systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). *NO Education Substitution at the GS-12 Level. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AuditingFinancial Management AnalysisFinancial Management SystemsFinancial ReportingFinancial StewardshipOral CommunicationWriting *Time in Grade Requirements listed below. GS-11:Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). GS-12:Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W4PHAA ARMY RESERVE READINESS TRAINING CENTER DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk