Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver and support Agile War-Winning Capabilities in AFMC by providing financial management services to all

personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers. Services include financial management advisory services, financial services, budget operations, cost analysis, and resource management systems.

Duties

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1. Perform budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates of funding needs for one or more future budget years.

2. Prepare and/or assemble information in support of formal presentations of budgets and requests and review before OMB and/or Congressional committees.

3. Provide financial advice on complex financial issues; assessments of implementing decision and develops programs.

4. Provide financial management technical assistance and support to the staff in an integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution and closeout program for financial resources.

5. Evaluate and advise on pending and current Congressional, OMB, DoD, USAF, and Comptroller General decision and recommend courses of action.

6. Conduct financial and cost reviews to determine resource requirements based on actual and forecast workload.

7. Conduct special studies requested by leadership to provide guidance, direction or action on established policies, procedures, regulations, or directives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• For more information on AcqDemo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must comply with the certification requirements of the position.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift; on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Financial Management within 24 months of assignment.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).

Qualifications

Experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development.

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 described as: comprehensive knowledge of federal budget processes, including OMB and Congressional procedures, and demonstrated skill in analyzing the effects of budgetary actions; skill in providing technical financial assistance and expert advisory support throughout the integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and closeout lifecycle; experience evaluating pending Congressional, OMB, DoD, USAF, and Comptroller General decisions to recommend strategic courses of action; experience conducting workload-based financial and cost reviews to determine organizational resource and funding requirements; and experience conducting special studies, developing and recommending procedural changes to streamline financial management, and using computerized budget systems effectively.

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:

1. Knowledge of structure, programs and work methods of organization(s) for budgeting work.

2. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations.

4. Knowledge of Congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements.

5. Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures for providing procedural guidance on budget administration.

6. Knowledge of computerized budget system(s).

7. Skill in projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and/or political objectives.

8. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems.

9. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

10. Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies.

11. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long range funding needs.

12. 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.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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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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