The Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) identifies, analyzes, demonstrates, and transitions game- changing application of existing and near-term technology to shape and counter emerging threats. Established in July 2012 by Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, SCO's process leverages existing military systems to rapidly provide game-changing capabilities across the military services.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: - Serves as senior accountant within Strategic Capabilities Office and supports the Business Financial Manager (BFM) with the financial management policy, overall planning, direction, coordination and supervision of the SCO accounting functions & management of financial management systems to include Defense Agency Initiative (DAI), General Fund Enterprise System (GFEBS), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Global Combat Support Systems (GCSS), Defense Travel Systems (DTS), and Automated Time and Attendance Productions System (ATAAPS). - Functions as a SCO representative on very large and complex, multi-million dollar cost analyses such as weapon systems modifications, weapon systems acquisitions, game-changing technologies, and application, and special studies. - Provides professional leadership to SCO cost analysis efforts and, as required, prepares and presents quality briefings of the results of the project to designated officials. A wide variety of information must be evaluated in the process of formulating overall recommendations. - Plans and develops independent cost analyses, estimates, and studies in support of the SCO. Reviews cost analyses, estimates, and studies for sufficiency. Provides staff level direction and guidance in designing and implementing the cost analysis program. - Establishes and maintains information pertaining to the status/performance of activities. Coordinates and conducts meetings and/or interviews with associates from within and outside the agency. Adapts subject matter to meet the needs of particular audiences. Requires the use of tact and diplomacy to resolve issues of conflict between groups with different objectives and needs. - Determines functional requirements, assures systems interface with larger automated management systems, guides systems programming, develops functional tests, writes instructional manuals, gives oral presentations on development progress, and attends meetings on systems integration and problem resolution.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires that you achieve the DoD Financial Management Certification level III within two years of entrance into this position
• This position requires a TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) clearance
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• This position is eligible for telework.
• This position is eligible for Remote Telework

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Basic Requirements Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") or Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include oneof the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Accounting Series 0510 (opm.gov) You may qualify at the NH-04(GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03(GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: . Experience developing cost analyses/estimates or improving methods and techniques as it pertains to operation and maintenance impacts of systems acquisition; Experience performing analytical studies on highly complex problems using quantitative analysis techniques such as regression analysis, operations research, margin analysis, sensitivity analysis, discounting, simulation, mathematical modeling, and statistical inference; Experience developing and implementing programs to improve analytical and cost estimating methods, techniques and capabilities in support of major mission and operational plans; Experience performing budget execution work, involving preparation of analyses of annual and/or multi- year budget reports for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget reports. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study

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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Strategic Capabilities Office 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]