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 financial management specialist/analyst for a weapon system/subsystem program office or staff office, performing a variety of financial management and budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and /or analysis of budgets and economic and cost analysis studies for complex programs and support activities.
Experience requirements are 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 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 providing financial management advisory services, financial planning services, budget operations, cost analysis, and oversight of program resource management systems. 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: Knowledge of structure, programs, and work methods of organization(s) for financial management and budget work. Knowledge of the commonly used agency financial management and budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, financial management and budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations. Knowledge of Congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements. Ability to communicate clearly and 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. - This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. DoD FM Level 2 or Alternate Professional Certification (as identified by OUSD(C) is required or must be obtained in 24 months. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 60 Continuing Education Training (CET) hours every 24 months. - The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Business Financial Management Practitioner (APDP Level 2 prior to Oct 2022) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within policy time frame. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every 24 months.
This position supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center's Financial Management mission ensuring proper and effective stewardship of financial resources to enable delivery of safe, secure, and effective nuclear capabilities. This is a non-supervisory position responsible for the formulation, justification, and/or execution of budgets, cost estimates, and cost analyses for assigned portfolio that will multi-year investment, procurement, operations and maintenance, reimbursement, and sustainment programs. MAJOR DUTIES: - Serve as assigned portfolio manager for financial matters, such as programming, execution, budget, and future years forecasting. - Key contributor on technical financial management matters, including the establishment of financial policies, approaches, procedures, and techniques such as interpreting/applying budget policy and providing information to show value received from contractors for monies expended and recommendations on constant reprogramming of funds, removal and/or addition of appropriations, and numerous and reimbursable transactions. - Prepare and regularly brief financial reporting, budget justification, unfunded requirements, and fiscal strategies for directorate's overall portfolio. This includes (but not limited to) maintaining awareness of operational program cost, schedule, performance, requirements, and risk as it relates to the portfolio's financial state. - Lead, collaborate, coordinate, and provide financial guidance and support to assist in ensuring timely and effective execution of all assigned missions. - Perform complex analysis on current/future financial activities and provide comprehensive recommendations for senior-level decisions. DESIRED SKILLS: - Have at least 2-3 years' experience managing and reporting status on single and/or multi-year appropriation financial program(s) outlined on the resume that can be verified by references provided. - Have immediate experience utilizing the Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCAR) system for program and financial management, to include creating a CCAR record, loading and distributing approved and authorized funds authority, coordinating on funding documents and accessing specific reports (e.g., forecasting, status of funds execution and open commitments, etc.). - Experience in data analytics, acquisition, and budgeting and the ability to select and apply a variety of standard or new analytical methods/techniques to budgetary processes and special studies. - Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to recognize issues, project potential effects, prepare summary reports of findings/conclusions, and provide recommendations or courses of actions. - Ability to identify areas of funding shortfalls and excesses and propose re-programming/re-phasing actions as needed. - Extensive experience in consolidating data to build and deliver briefings to key decision makers and stakeholders, positive interactions with others, advance-level in MS Office products and unique AF systems, primarily the Comprehensive Cost and requirements (CCaR) and Project Management Resource Tool (PMRT) applications. - Knowledge or familiarity with acquisition program structure for budgeting, budgeting procedures, regulations, policies, and guides. - Proactive and demonstrate ability to work independently and conduct analysis, perform actions, develop solutions, and provide recommendations and assistance to PEO, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Program and Element Managers (PM/PEM) at all levels. - Strong ability to work independently and conduct analysis, perform actions, develop solutions, and provide recommendations and assistance to Center Senior Leaders, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), and Program Managers. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.