FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. This is a developmental position; GS 11 target 12 The primary purpose of this position is: as a Financial Specialist, directly responsible for commands funds control, accounting, budget exercises, and financial system activities. Leads processes with Command resource managers to oversee and conduct timely and accurate receipt, distribution and management of funds.

Qualifications

Other Significant Fats pertaining to this position (continued): This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. Required to file and submit an initial and annual Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Form 450) report in the electronic Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) system in accordance with DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81. Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. 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, Financial Administration and Program Series 0501. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: for the GS-11 grade level: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the budgetary policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations and guidelines of the command, organization or program assigned; the sources, types and methods of funding for organizations and programs; budgetary and financial relationship between the assigned budget and budgets/programs of other agency components and organizations. Must demonstrate the ability to present facts and recommendations in clear, concise and logical terms, orally and in writing. Must demonstrate a high degree of skill in analyzing budget submissions, justifying budgets and forecasting effects of reprogramming to effectively execute the budget. Analyzes financial activities and develops and charts functional logic for new and revised automated financial management systems; and effectively presents financial management needs to information technology specialists. OR EDUCATION: Having successfully completed a: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; is related to the duties of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be provided. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Having successfully completed some graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. and I have some specialized experience as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education to qualify for this position. Only graduate courses in excess of a master's degree may be applied. NOTE: Transcripts must be provided. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: for the GS-12 grade level: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the budgetary policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations and guidelines of the command, organization or program assigned; the sources, types and methods of funding for organizations and programs; budgetary and financial relationship between the assigned budget and budgets/programs of other agency components and organizations. Must demonstrate the ability to present facts and recommendations in clear, concise and logical terms, orally and in writing. Must demonstrate a high degree of skill in analyzing budget submissions, justifying budgets and forecasting effects of reprogramming to effectively execute the budget. Skill in analyzing accounting systems or in modifying and adapting conventional accounting and analytical techniques and procedures to solve a variety of accounting problems. Analyzes financial activities and develops and charts functional logic for new and revised automated financial management systems; and effectively presents financial management needs to information technology specialists. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs), for both the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of automated financial processing systems, functions, techniques, and products. Common programs include but are not limited to: AFM, EFD, CRIS, DEAMS, DAI, GAFS-BQ, FMSUITE, PBAS, and WAWF Knowledge of the Antideficiency Act, Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act, and other governmental, DoD, and Air Force financial procedures, regulations, precedents, policies and guides, and the ability to interpret and apply the laws to actual financial programs, problems and solutions. Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System, Program Review and Budget Review processes. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and precedents to formulate, justify and execute the budgets for assigned accounts. Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analyses, devise recommended solutions and organize the process in briefings, papers, or reports for leadership information and decision-making. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, using a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a combatant command program. Skill and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain good working relations with co-workers and supervisors 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.