Financial Manager
- Location:
- Virginia, Alexandria County
- Requires Relocation:
- Yes
- Start Date:
- 10/12/2024
- End Date:
- 16/12/2024
- Offering Type:
- Term
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- 25% or less
About Washington Headquarters Services
The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is a world-class service organization, with a dynamic workforce and unwavering commitment to service excellence. WHS is the essential services provider for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and offices in the National Capital Region.
Job summary
This position is located within the Office of the Convening Authority, Office of Military Commissions (OMC). The Office of the Convening Authority is established in the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense. As the Financial Manager for OMC, the incumbent exercises full authority and responsibility for directing and coordinating all financial management for OMC.
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 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C., USD (P&R) Memo "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," June 23, 2023, Per 3, Covered Positions i. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Provides advice and guidance concerning resource management policies, plans, basic concepts, and principles of financial management and their implications in long and short range operational plans. Maintains liaison with managers and other management officials of the organization in order to transmit and implement policies and operational requirements of the director and various stakeholders of the organization. Develops and evaluates an effective, integrated resource management program. Provides leadership, direction, and coordination of all financial management programs. Identifies and explains variances, prepares narrative justification to support fmancial requirements, and analyze accounting reports and financial data to identify trends for evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of organization's activities.
Qualification
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/ 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. Developing, analyzing and/or preparing financial data to effectively plan and program budgets in support of organizational operations; 2. Providing guidance and make recommendations for revision to and/or establish new resource management policies, plans and/or regulations; And 3. Reviewing financial data for accuracy and resolves discrepancies. 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
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Evaluations
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Advanced Financial Management Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Finance Decision Support Financial Management & Reporting Analysis Financial Management Systems Financial Stewardship Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.