FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or will have within 120 days of this announcement, at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-09) level or equivalent (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of creditable specialized experience includes: Knowledge of quantitative methods, statistical techniques, and applied mathematics sufficient to serve as technical authority of studies in areas such as force structure changes, weapon systems modifications, and similar complex, large scale analyses affecting command and agency resources. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or will have within 120-days closing of this announcement, at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) level or equivalent (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of creditable specialized experience includes: Ability to apply knowledge in reviewing, analyzing, revising, and recommending approval, disapproval or financial/budget requests, and justifications; and skilled in effective and tactful briefing techniques in order to present findings. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of commonly used accounting, cost, budgetary methods, practices, procedures, policies, and processes and financial systems related to the aspects of capital and operating budget preparation and execution of cost, revenue and production, and management of assets. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, and policies necessary for the execution of DoD Working Capital Funds (WCF). Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), its process, products, terminology, and guidance documents. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of financial depot maintenance data, along with the knowledge of mission, organization, workload, work processes and skills associated with depot maintenance. Overall comprehensive knowledge of business, financial, and management principles and practices common to the administration of government organizations such as how to interpret financial reports, balance sheets, income statements, etc. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS-0501-11 Target 12, is the incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document.