Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct, organize, and improve financial reporting and accounting within the Air Force. The Branch Chief will work to improve internal controls, systems and business processes to ensure that accounting transactions populate AF financial statements accurately and in compliance with all federal accounting/financial reporting standards.

Duties

DUTY 1: Plans, organizes and directs the activities of SAF/FMFD audit support activities ensuring compliance with the accounting and financial reporting and the needs of internal and external customer. DUTY 2: Represents SAF/FMFD in briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned programs. DUTY 3: Provides guidance, direction, and coordinates the activities associated with general fund and working capital fund accounting and finance systems, including projects to be undertaken cooperatively with other functional areas. DUTY 4: Develops and participates in projects using a wide variety of management concepts, tools, and techniques (benchmarking, process mapping and surveys) for the purpose of determining process effectiveness within financial management and across the Air Force.

Requirements

• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated critical-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: 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 as a Testing Designated Position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission.
• 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
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 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.
• Telework is only available during special situations.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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 one of 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. NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS 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: knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures. Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) accounting standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DoD Financial Management Regulations (FMR), Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book government audit standards and Green Book/A-123 Internal Control Standards, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Blue Book. Extensive knowledge and experience with Independent Public Accountants (IPA) as well as internal audit functions to provide audit documentation and work to resolve deficiencies noted by an auditor. Knowledge of an organizations missions, functions, applicable regulations, and their relationship to other Federal activities and private industry. Experience with being responsible for the Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) support activities to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements. Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to develop and prepare presentations and briefings for DAF/DoD senior leaders (SES/GO level) complex issues regarding the FIAR process. 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: 1. Knowledge of federal financial statement audits as promulgated by the GAO Financial Audit Manual, DoD Financial Management Regulations, OMB Circular A-136, Financial Reporting Requirements, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Boards standards, and the Treasury Financial Manual. 2. Knowledge of the four phases of the audit (Planning, Internal Control, Testing and Reporting), and implementation of internal controls. 3. Skills in planning, directing, leading, mentoring, and motivating team members to meet organizational goals. 4. Skills in analytical and evaluative methods to assess information and prepare and present reports and briefings to senior leaders across the DoD and Air Force in a clear and concise manner. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to conduct internal control tests of design/tests of effectiveness. In addition, the ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a medium sized organization. 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 transcripts with 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 IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]