FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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 provide financial management services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers for the Air Force Material Command. Responsibilities - Forecasts, allocates and interprets comprehensive financial data for both various appropriations, reports and statements, variance analyses, Requests for Information (RFIs) and financial trend analyses about the budget and programs of assigned organizations. Provides authoritative financial analysis and guidance for one or more future budget years to inform decision-making by leadership. - Serves as a consultant and technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial management to functional experts and/or agency officials responsible for program operations. Provides management officials with decision support related to the impact(s) of financial transactions and budgetary changes on program solvency and viability in changing environments. - Effectively prepares, assembles and conveys information in support of formal presentations of budgets, RFIs and formal reviews with higher echelons. Ensures the final products meet stated objectives and are timely, complete, logical, properly documented, and of professional quality. - Evaluates, advises and assembles background data on the impacts of pending and current Congressional, OMB, DOD, USAF and Comptroller General decisions and recommends courses of action. Accurately compiles and summarizes narrative information and quantitative budget-related data in accordance with prescribed procedures and regulations. - Uses data analysis tools (ie AFM, FMSuite, CRIS, PBES, PowerBI) to streamline processes and/or eliminate manual data pulls. Performs trend analysis and uses outcomes to advise on best approach to budget drills, shorten business process timelines, eliminate non value added work, inform leadership decisions, and make every dollar count in support of the Warfighter mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and Specialized experience as stated in this announcement. 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 and experience in all aspects of financial management operations, including formation, development, and execution of budgets; providing critical decision support and advisory services across budget operations, cost analysis, auditing, financial systems, and data analytics; resolving complex financial challenges guiding both resource and workforce management to optimize organizational and mission support capabilities. 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. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. Skill in preparing written briefings and reports to communicate the potential effects of budgetary actions and functional project status for management review. 2. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, precedents, procedures, regulations, policies, briefing formats and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budgets to support the mission, structure, goals, work processes and programs of supported activities/organizations. 3. Ability to conduct studies; gather, assemble, and prepare estimates; extract, organize, and analyze data from a variety of non-evident sources; develop alternate options/strategies; and make recommendations to resolve financial problems and budget/manpower issues. Ability to select and apply analytical methods and techniques to rapidly changing circumstances to maintain agility and create decision space for leadership. 4. Knowledge of commonly used budget, automated financial systems, and performance metric procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides to perform financial management tasks. 5. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems; selecting and applying a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financiel management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidlines and refulations. 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. Additional Information This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. 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 your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, 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. 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