This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain positions in the federal workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a TERM NTE 3 years position as a Senior Cost Analyst with US Army Central G8 Resource Management Section Management, Shaw AFB, SC.

Duties

Utilizes available historical data pertaining to the organization's budgets and programs in forecasting annual funding needs. Interprets and assesses the impact of new and revised Congressional legislation on the formulation and execution of budgets. Proposes revisions of plans when major unforeseen events such as changes in requirements, budgetary and personnel limitations and economic conditions occur. Compiles standard level user costs and cost estimates for contractor expenses quantitatively attributable to reimbursable services provided to other organizations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 25% of the time required.
• Financial Management Certification Level 3 required within 24 months of hire.
• Fiscal law certification required within 3 months of hire.
• U.S. government passport required.
• Term trial period of one year required.
• This position is obligated to the former incumbent.
• This is a term, not to exceed three years position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) designing cost management processes and using appropriate costing methodologies to recognize, determine, accumulate, and report costs of activities on a regular basis for management information purposes; 2) recommending allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to managers based on continuous, unpredictable and frequent changes in programs; and 3) providing guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition and use of funds for program and administrative purposes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address DU-APF-WATG99 MAIN COMMAND POST, HQ, USA CENTRAL DO NOT MAIL Fort Jackson, SC 29207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk