This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905, dated 6/23/2023 This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. As a Financial Management Specialist - Remediation Specialist, the incumbent will provide assistance and guidance concerning financial statements and process deficiencies.

Duties

As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-9/11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, organizes, and executes financial improvement and audit remediation activities. Develops accounting, audit, and internal control procedures and practices impacting transportation working capital fund (TWCF) financial reporting, operating results, and auditability. Develops and maintains supporting documentation for remediation activities and policy revisions. Collaborates with key stakeholders to improve internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and files.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service (visit www.sss.gov for more information)
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on an ad hoc basis only
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d

Qualifications

This vacancy announcement covers 3 grades: GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. Read carefully the following Specialized Experience qualifications for each grade level to determine which grade to apply for. 1. You may qualify at the GS-9, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Demonstrating the ability to analyze problems, interpreting findings, and develop and modify accounting and audit methods and techniques to resolve a variety of issues; Demonstrating the ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; Knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), professional accounting organizations, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Internal Control Framework principles, concepts, practices, and trends for accounting, auditing, risk management, budget operations, and project management is highly desirable; ***OR*** B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; ***OR*** C. Some specialized experience as described in 1.A above, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in 1.B above. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, 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 first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 2. You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector working closely with the supervisor in: Supporting financial statement audit and/or audit remediation through continuous improvement of processes, internal controls, accounting, reporting, and/or governance to improve the accuracy, accountability, transparency, and integrity of finance operations; Demonstrating experience with financial accounting systems and enterprise resource management practices; Maintaining, enhancing, and evolving financial business and accounting business process to improve financial management, analysis, reporting, and auditability across the enterprise; Performing financial and/or compliance audit remediation activities to include performing root cause analysis to identify breakdowns in processes and systems that contributed to the event and how to prevent future events; Demonstrated knowledge of OMB A-123 or Sarbanes-Oxley Act is highly desirable; ***OR*** B. 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., if related; ***OR*** C. Some specialized experience as described in 2.A above, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in 2.B above. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, 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 first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 3. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Independently supporting financial statement audit and/or audit remediation through continuous improvement of processes, internal controls, accounting, reporting, and/or governance to improve the accuracy, accountability, transparency, and integrity of finance operations; Demonstrated experience with financial accounting systems and enterprise resource management practices; Independently maintaining, enhancing, and evolving financial business and accounting business process to improve financial management, analysis, reporting, and auditability across the enterprise; Independently performing financial and/or compliance audit remediation activities to include performing root cause analysis to identify breakdowns in processes and systems that contributed to the event and how to prevent future events; Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of OMB A-123 or Sarbanes-Oxley Act is highly desirable. B. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

GS-9 and GS-11 ONLY: ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: Foreign Education

GS-12 ONLY: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address TRANSCOM 508 Scott Drive Bldg 1900 E Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357 US
• Name: USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]