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One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: providing financial advice to management, creating financial reports, conducting trend analyses, and assisting with budget development. Conducting operational reviews to ensure data accuracy, detect inconsistencies, improve internal controls, and recommend process improvements. Evaluating financial management systems and regulations. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. ** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing. ** You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at: https://www.dfas.mil/onboarding2/certifications/?
Recommends probably systems solutions, develops standard work processes to enhance detection and correction of errors, uniformity of application of procedures, and improvement of function productivity.
Continuously reviews, prepares, and updates standard operating procedures.
Optimizes cost drivers related to value added activities. Gains an understanding of cost behavior that is critical to cost.
Develops recommendations for modifications or correction of deficiencies.