Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The purpose of this position is to perform a broad range of program analysis duties for Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division. The incumbent will perform in-depth analysis of budget programs, expense, and cost data; financial plan submissions; and historical organizational data in order to plan, recommend, and execute programs.

Duties

DUTY 1: Performs wide variety of budgetary and administrative functions. Duties include formulating, reviewing, executing, and implementing funding actions for activities DUTY 2: Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates of annual funding needs for current and future budget years. Consolidates input from the Crypto developing program offices, provides guidance and information about current and future programs with projected costs to achieve mission objectives. DUTY 3: Performs budget execution work involving monitoring obligations incurred and the resulting expenditure of funds. Coordinates as necessary with organization, division offices within command in order to provide factual, up-to-date information and guidance concerning obligations incurred and expenditure of available funds.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Employee must comply with special security policies and regulations dictated by the SAO nature of some projects. Work may occasionally require Temporary Duty (TDY) travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Position is Business, Cost Estimating and Financial Management, Level I and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAIWA) no later than 24 months after accepting the position.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act 2012, Public Law 112-81, subtitle F-financial management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. The incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 12 months of assignment of these duties.
• A waiver of this 12-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Budget Analysis Series 0560, under the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for this series as there is no Individual Occupational Requirements. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Working knowledge of commonly used policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of federal budgeting and cost analysis. Applying established methodologies used in cost analysis, cost estimating, and trend analysis, including quantitative and statistical cost analyses. Use of practical knowledge of the PPBS process is required to enable the incumbent to prepare timely planning documents and to defend program funding. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, finance, economics, organizational management, or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcript OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Having a combination of experience and education that when combined equals 100% of the qualifications requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts 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 of detailed budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute difficult and complex budget work assignments in support of the mission, structure, goals, and work processes for substantive programs of assigned activities/organizations. Knowledge of automated data processing software programs(s) capabilities and usage to accomplish difficult or complex budget/funding tasks. Knowledge of the analytical principle, practices, methods to evaluate program plans and funding which involves substantial resources and requires extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) to effectively plan resource requirements for new systems and equipment acquisitions. Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in order to produce highly technical reports, position papers, and briefings; resolve conflicts based on mature judgment and experience; effectively negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Ability to follow security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information. 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
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]