FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 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 provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive; it is not a continuing position, assignment duration is NTE 36 months.

Duties

DUTY1 Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties; Serves as a command financial analyst responsible for analyzing complex financial and accounting issues and proposing modifications to command policy for Headquarters Space Operations Command Deltas, Garrisons and bases. Provides accounting advice and guidance on operating policies and other related fiscal matters to Delta, Garrison and base points of contacts. Applies standards prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting ccountinAg Principles (GAAP). Ensures operational accounting procedures are effectively followed, and internal controls are in place and working to ensure the proper accounting treatment of financial transactions and maintain compliance with the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) Act requirements. Reviews policy changes issued by higher authorities within the Federal Government. DUTY 2 Serves as a financial analyst responsible for aiding in the support of accounting and financial management programs characterized by a number of operating accounting systems and related programs. The work requires extensive application of accounting theory, concepts, and practices to resolve problems and effect improvements in the overall program (30%). Conducts complex studies and analyses of accounting operations and furnishes specialized accounting and financial statements, reports and other accounting information. Provides interpretation of accounting reports, statements and other accounting data to the Command's Deltas, Garrisons, bases, program managers, and/or other echelons of management and other agencies. Actively participates in the oversight of accounting for operating programs. DUTY 3 Serves as financial analyst and key liaison with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Works closely with senior DFAS accountants in all DFAS Divisions to develop Joint Command and DFAS accounting policies and procedures for the issuance to the Delta, Garrison and base level. Resolves complex accounting and disbursing issues between the Deltas, Garrisons, bases and DFAS. Applies judgment to interpret and evaluate DFAS, Space Force (SF) and Air Force (AF) guidelines and references for command application to specific problems. Reviews policy changes issued by higher DFAS, SF and AF authorities. Analyzes the impact of policy on current accounting procedures, practices, and systems. DUTY 4 Works closely with the Command's Budget Analysis Division advising on professional policies and guidance relating to Command and base fund requirements, extraordinary expenses incurred, availability of funds, cost center reports, and analysis of areas of fund deficiencies. Provides informed opinions on proprietary use of funds and the Anti-Deficiency Act. Upon the discovery of discrepancies, thoroughly reviews and checks obligations, expenditures, reimbursable orders, and requests for accuracy and propriety in accordance with public law. Provides guidance for the Command on such matters. Effectively and efficiently monitors command fiscal year-end closings to ensure there are no Anti-Deficiency Act violations. 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 Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPEREIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include professional knowledge of accounting policies and requirements established by DoD, OMB, GAO, FASAB (Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board), Treasury, or Congress; knowledge accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques and auditing to independently analyze accounting systems and to modify and adapt conventional accounting and analytical techniques to perform a variety of assignments, solve problems, and to advise managers on accounting and financial matters; and knowledge of accounting automated systems design practices and limitations with skill in using computer operations, electronic communications, spreadsheet analysis, and database creation and utilization to prepare reports, schedules, and statements. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 the laws and regulations governing accounting procedures and Chief Financial Officer's Act. 2. Knowledge of financial management systems and concepts, generally accepted accounting principles and standards and ability to adapt these concepts, principles along with techniques of other disciplines as economics, business law, statistics, and data processing. 3. Skill and ability to analyze and interpret financial reports, schedules, and statements. 4. Skill and ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platoon briefings. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of various levels of management within the federal and/or private sectors. 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Eligible applicants: Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service) Area of Consideration is limited to current permanent internal Air Force employees currently serving in the Financial Management Career Field. All other candidates will be outside the area of consideration. This assignment is temporary and limited in duration to 36 months. This vacancy announcement is for one formal career broadening opportunity in the Financial Management Career Field. The organizational location of this position is Peterson AFB,CO. How You Will Be Evaluated

IAW EO 14170 and The Chance to Compete Act of 2024 the Structured Resume Review will be conducted by the Hiring Manager or a designated Subject Matter Expert. The review utilizes the Structured Resume Review Tool to assess applicant resumes against the established minimum qualification requirements for the position, ensuring consistency, transparency, and merit-based evaluation. Your application package-including your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire-will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking. Please follow all instructions carefully, as errors or omissions may impact 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

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months Defense National Relocation Program may or may not be authorized Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. IDisabled 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.