FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for Financial Administration and Program Series 0501. 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the closing of this announcement, at least three years of progressively responsible general work experience with one year of that experience equivalent to the NH-01/GS-04 grade level, which includes knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology of the classified title. OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. 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 commonly used financial, accounting, and budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, processes, and computer systems related to budget preparation and execution. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs and organizations. Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or executing assigned budgets/programs. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish budget/funding tasks. Knowledge of sources of factual information about and related to processes of budgeting, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on financial and budgetary processes/actions. 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 serve as a Resource Advisor performing various financial management functions to include the formulation, execution, and analysis of budgets for substantive programs and support activities. Provide administrative and financial services. Exercises surveillance over organizational projects/programs, and fiscal controls.