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 Support enterprise and mission priorities at all levels. Serves as a recognized expert in decision support, cost estimating, and cost analysis projects.

Duties

DO-0501-03; FINANCIAL ANALYST Leads planning and programming and ensures the organization's program(s) within cost, schedule, and performance. Performs financial assessments to make determinations on the impact of a variety of resources, such as manpower, funding and facilities and provides financial management advisory services to organizational leaders. Leads work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of various program control methodologies and techniques. Guides financial managers as they work with customers to identify problems and develop strategies, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for effective resolutions customers. Coaches and mentors analysts in developing technical skills to create cost models and analytical frameworks supporting assigned projects, studies, or problems. Challenges, modifies/adapts inefficient methods/approaches to increase business efficiencies & effectiveness. Delivers conclusions and recommendations with creativity and ingenuity to support senior management decision making on the impacts of requirements definition and business acquisition plans based on sound research theory. Provides technical and cost guidance and advisory support to Comptroller and senior leadership. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts that impact cost estimating studies.

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
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift
• 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 is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• 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
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air in the performance of TDY

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 have or will have within 120 days of the closing date, at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-02/ GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in cost estimating, cost analysis, funds control, and/or financial management policy guidance. 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 DO-02/ GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the DO-03/ GS-14 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: Knowledge performing duties across a broad range of activities that require substantial depth of analysis and organizational problem solving skills. Implements or recommends decisions which significantly impact agency policies/programs. Resolves critical problems or develops new theories for work products or services which affect the work of other experts, the development of major aspects of business management programs or missions, or impacts a large number of people. Influences consensus among management officials within the organization, and in other agencies and organizations to accept ideas and implement recommendations designed to improve effectiveness of major programs and policies. Communicates complex information, concepts, and ideas in an accurate, clear, concise, well-organized, and timely manner. Able to work with customers to identify highly complex, sensitive, or controversial problems and develop strategies for effective resolution. Contributes to refinement of the business-related goals of the organization. Establishes successful working relationships with customers to address and resolve highly complex and/or controversial issues. Skills effectively seeking out and capitalizing on opportunities for the work unit to achieve significant results that support organizational goals. Is sought out for consultation and leadership roles. Guides the critical aspects of programmatic and business management efforts of individuals and/or teams with focus on accountability, quality, and effectiveness. Additional Conditions of Employment: The duty location for this position can be either Arlington, VA, Edwards AFB, CA, Eglin AFB, FL, Kirtland AFB, NM, Rome, NY or Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty. Edwards AFB, CA and Arlington, VA are located in a high cost of living area. 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 Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]