FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-2, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in 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 budgeting work. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations. Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures for providing procedural guidance on budget administration. Skill in projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and/or political objectives. Knowledge of computerized budget system(s). Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long range funding needs. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and finding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems. 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 is to deliver and support Agile War-Winning Capabilities in AFMC by providing financial management services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers for AFMC.