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 deliver and support Agile, War-Winning Capabilities in AFMC by providing financial management services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers for the AFMC. Provide expert advice/solutions and decision support on complex financial matters.

Duties

1. Collects, prepares, maintains, manipulates and interprets comprehensive financial reports and statements, variance analyses, Requests for Information (RFI's) and financial trend analyses about the budget and programs of assigned organizations. 2. Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and advisor in financial management, providing professional guidance and assistance to leadership, program managers, and functional experts on budgetary impacts, process execution, and program viability. 3. Prepares and delivers professional presentations, formal reviews, and analytical reports to higher echelons and stakeholders. Fosters collaboration and builds consensus among diverse functional groups, representing organizational interests in meetings, working groups, and conferences. 4. Evaluates the impact of pending and current directives from higher authorities (e.g., Congressional, OMB, DoD, USAF) on organizational resources and formulates recommended courses of action. Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Administrative and Management Positions. Applicants must meet 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 experience performing budget formulation, justification, execution, and monitoring for organizational programs and activities; analyzing financial, programmatic, and manpower data to develop estimates, forecasts, reports, and briefings for management review; and identifying and recommending solutions to complex budgetary, funding, and resource-management issues. Experience applying Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congressional, agency, and organizational financial-management policies, procedures, controls, and automated financial systems to support mission requirements and leadership decision-making.. 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, 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, 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 financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidelines and regulations. Ideal Candidate: Has experience in financial management and accounting topics, possesses DEAMS technical expertise, holds a high level of customer service, and communicates in a clear and concise manner. 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. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.