Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the lead for the Business Operations section in the DOM Resources and Acquisition Management Office (RAMO). Exercising the knowledge and skills sufficient to serve as a recognized senior subject matter expert (SME) in financial management analysis, budget execution, financial analysis, contracts review, and fiscal planning.

Duties

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As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST at the GS-0501-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Develop sophisticated budget management toolsets to drive efficient budget execution, financial analysis, contracts review, and fiscal planning.
• Perform periodic assessments of program execution to ascertain funding status, evaluate funding profiles, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Direct program restructuring and rebalancing efforts to assimilate changes with minimal impact, prevent the loss of expiring funds, and maximize the effectiveness of assigned resources.
• Participates actively in the translation of requirements into detailed plans, to include budget planning, integration, formulation, presentation, execution, re-programming and planning and review of obligations and expenditures.
• Addresses emerging budget requirements throughout the year of execution to determine the affordability and benefit to the organization.
• Analyzes collected data from financial management systems and provides expert advice to management concerning the status of programs and possible solutions to potential cost, schedule, and performance issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Incumbent may be required to travel approximately 10% on military aircraft.
• Incumbent will sometimes be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include weekends, and/or holidays.
• Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
• Occasional Travel - Infrequent basis may be required, approximately 10% and may be required to travel on military aircraft.
• Security - Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Requires DoD Financial Management Level III certification within 2 years of appointment to achieve the certification requirements in accordance with DoD Directive 5118.03, DoD Instruction 1300.26, and section 1599d of Title 10, United States Code

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applying theories, concepts, principles, and practices of financial management programs to resolve financial and budgetary problems and policy issues within Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations.
• Utilizing knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Department of Defense budgetary policies, procedures to perform analyses and proposes solutions to financial-Joint Staff related issues.
• Developing budgetary and financial management operating procedures/policies and systems guidance.
• Operating Comptroller Accounting Budget System (CABS) and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes/systems to ensure budgetary legislative process and compliance with fiscal laws.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdfAll applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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