Financial Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver and support War-Winning Capabilities in AFMC by providing financial management services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers for AFMC. Services include financial management advisory service, financial services, budget operations, cost analysis, and resource management systems.

Major duties

Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates of funding needs for one or more future budget years. Prepares and/or assembles information in support of formal presentations of budgets and requests and reviews before OMB and/or Congressional committees. Provides financial advice on complex financial issues; assessments of implementing decision and develops programs. Provides financial management technical assistance and support to the staff in an integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution and closeout program for financial resources. Evaluates and advises on pending and current Congressional, OMB, DOD, USAF and Comptroller General decision and recommends courses of action. Conducts financial and cost reviews to determine resource requirements based on actual and forecast workload. Conducts special studies requested by leadership to provide guidance, direction or action on established policies, procedures, regulations, or directives.

Qualification

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in budget formulation and execution, including proficiency in applying OMB, Congressional, and agency regulations to develop, analyze, and justify budget requests. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, project budgetary impacts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, utilizing computerized budget systems to develop innovative solutions and resolve funding challenges. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 structure, programs and work methods of organization (s) for budgeting work. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations. Knowledge of Congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements. Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures for providing procedural guidance on budget administration. Knowledge of computerized budget system(s). Skill in projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and/or political objectives. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long-range funding needs Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and finding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking 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. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.