Created at: April 21, 2026 00:22
Company: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Location: Limestone, ME, 4750
Job Description:
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One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) framework. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to analyze complex datasets and extract actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Demonstrates expertise in developing, presenting, and managing budget cycles from inception through completion. Proficient in utilizing financial management methodologies, best practices, and core principles to design and execute process enhancements for enterprise-level accounting and financial systems 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-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. ** To verify you meet the time-in-grade requirement, please provide a copy of a recent SF-50 that shows you have completed at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Examples of qualifying SF-50s include: Within-Grade Increase (WGI) Promotion Any SF-50, if its effective date allows a specialist to calculate 52 weeks of service. (The effective date is in the upper-right corner of the SF-50)** 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.
Performs resource management functions to include budget, program requirements, billing and revenue, cost analysis, agreements, business operations, workforce management, and congressional inquiries.
Using standard execution reports, provides financial analysis to management to aid in making informed decisions. Develops ad-hoc financial budgetary reports to support special requirements requested by management.
Develops billing rates and manages work count collection, analysis, validation and revenue collection and billing for assigned area.
Develops complex and intricate analytic studies using scientific methods to provide management with analyses of problems for which decisions must be made under conditions of uncertainty.
Advises and makes recommendations for DFAS operating budget formulation and execution problems.