Job summary

The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer (USD(C)/FCO) is responsible for carrying out the functions assigned by Section 135 of Title 10, United States Code, and assuring the utmost economy and efficiency in the operations of the Department of Defense (DoD). This position serves as senior analyst in support of Enterprise Financial Transformation (EFT) efforts to streamline and standardize financial operations and consolidate Financial Management (FM) systems.

Major 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: Independently performs and leads data analytics, encompassing diverse types of data to make conclusions about complex data; including but not limited to descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning Provides recommendations to senior managers in overall planning and facilitates cross-functional communications Provides results of studies, analyses, and evaluations to counterpart agencies to share experiences and resolve controversial matters, and thereby improve overall defense level planning in areas of assignment Applies the appropriate methodologies and knowledge to address priority issues particularly in the areas related or adjacent to business process improvement, FM systems, and budget and financial management

Qualification

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: 1) Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution (PPBE) process; 2) Experience as a subject matter expert on working groups consisting of DoD Components, the OMB and/or other Executive Branch departments and agencies across areas related to DoD resources such as prioritization of resources, budget justification, financial management, financial execution, and/or budget reforms; AND 3) Experience with conducting data analysis and/or leading data analytics projects. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: 1) Subject matter expertise in at least one phase with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution (PPBE) process; 2) Experience leading or participation as a subject matter expert on working groups consisting of DoD Components, the OMB and/or other Executive Branch departments and agencies across areas related to DoD resources such as prioritization of resources, budget justification, financial management, financial execution, and/or budget reforms; AND 3) Experience with leading data analysis and/or data analytics projects 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. 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 duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Evaluations

Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.