Financial Planning Specialist

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Falls Church, Virginia

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Advance In-hire may be authorized

Duties

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• Serves as the Senior Financial Analyst and consultant responsible for a broad spectrum of areas ranging from operational concepts to financial policies and procedures and audit compliance/readiness.
• Manages programming for acquisition objectives.
• Interprets financial policies for program decisions.
• Develops Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution products.
• Reviews budget submissions for accuracy.
• Exercises fund control responsibilities.
• Monitors approved program execution.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• DoD Financial Management Certification Level 3 is a requirement of this position and must be achieved by the incumbent within two years of entrance into this position.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for certification as Intermediate - 804 - IT Portfolio Management
• This position is Mission Essential.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position - Advanced Management and Business0Financial Management (BUS-FM)

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Financial Planning Specialist, NH-0501-04:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience 1) Analyzing budget execution data to identify funding variances and shortfalls; 2) Preparing budget estimates to support resource requirements; AND 3) Monitoring obligations to assess compliance with approved funding purposes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03).

**Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Active Career Field. DOD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements. All Acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grade/level. Current requirement are available at Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)

**This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. The employee must meet the DODI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data filed in the header of the PD/PRD.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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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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