SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL ANALYST

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 serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Special Operations Financial Management Directorate, Budget Operations Division, Budget Execution Branch, Budget Formulation Branch, Rate Driven Program Branch.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Budget Formulation and Execution Branch, ensuring that branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer requirements. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. O&M Budget Formulation and Execution: Serves as the technical advisor to the Division Chief, Comptroller and command personnel on strategic matters pertaining to the formulation, justification, defense, and execution of USSOCOM's baseline O&M funding. Command Representative at Meetings: Represents the Center Director, Comptroller and USSOCOM in decision meetings and conferences relative to operations and maintenance funding in Congressional, DoD, Joint Staff and other service forums. Prepares Special/Unique Reports: Routinely plans and directs special reports or projects requested by the Division Chief, Comptroller, Congress, OSD, the Joint Staff and other agencies. Qualifications

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes directing and overseeing the Budget Execution Branch, Budget Formulation Branch, and Rate Driven Program Branch within the Special Operations Financial Management Directorate, USSOCOM, providing leadership on matters related to the management, policies, procedures, internal controls, and performance measurement of USSOCOM financial resources. Responsible for the implementation of mission-essential budget formulation, preparation, submission, defense, initial distribution, execution, and end-of-year closeout activities. Serving as the principal advisor to the Division on funding and executability matters associated with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) appropriations. Provides strategic guidance and direction to USSOCOM staff and component organizations in the development of funding requirements and resource planning initiatives. Research, coordinates, and resolves O&M funding issues across headquarters staff, component commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and Military Services in accordance with guidance and requirements established by Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Leading the justification and defense of the O&M Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and President's Budget (PB) before Congress, OMB, and OSD. Ensures effective integration, alignment, and balance of resources across functional service lines while validating and prioritizing USSOCOM unfunded requirements and resource decrements. The position provides critical financial management support that directly impacts USSOCOM operations and has broad implications across all Military Services. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the financial management process and initiatives, to include the Department of Defense (DoD) Planning, Programm.mg, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) and the federal budgeting process. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the DoD organizations involved in the PPBES and the acquisition process, as well as the congressional committees involved in budgeting and execution of investment appropriations. Expert knowledge of unique policies and procedures for appropriations. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

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. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.