Clarification from the agency

Internal Permanent Air Force Employees in the FM Career Field Only

DUTY 1:

Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties. Responsible for the accounting, financial management and financial practices of resources for assigned programs. Assists the Senior Business Financial Manager (BFM) or Division Chief in the costing, programming, presentation and execution of program resources to acquire programmed systems. Using computer-based tools, conducts independent analysis of selected acquisition programs to provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Manages the complex budgetary requirements and frequent realignments of these multi-faceted programs, which have significant Service-level and international impact. These functions also require expert financial and program management experience to recognize deficiencies and to ensure funds are available to execute budgeted programs. Accesses and processes sensitive and classified data to support mission objectives, using a Local Area Network rated up to Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) when necessary. Handles sensitive and classified information IAW security policies/procedures in an appropriate manner to preclude unauthorized disclosure or compromise. Complies with established security policies, directives, regulations and reports all violations of security practices to the supervisor or security program manager as soon as discovered.

DUTY 2:

Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of funding needs for one or more budget years. Assembles and/or develops background data, information, and documentation to support required program budgets for reference and evidence in USSOCOM budget hearings and/or before Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and/or Congressional committees. Coordinates the presentation of assigned programs to the Senior BFM and/or Division Chief, the Acquisition Executive (AE), USSOCOM Commander and Congressional staffers, as required. Interfaces with the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) Comptroller, Assistant Secretary for Defense (ASW), Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC). Services and congressional staffers on matters pertaining to USSOCOM, Major Force Program-11 (MFP-11) resources. Researches, compiles and summarizes data involving obligations, expenses and object class/line item information, narrative information and quantitative budgetary data for use in preparing budget estimates. Interprets source information and applies it to the budget. Reviews organizational historical data and/or matches funding requests or projected costs of selected line items with past records to determine trends in spending and to forecast annual funding needs.
DUTY 3:

Performs budget execution and administrative work to monitor obligations incurred and actual expenditures with different sources/types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations. Performs budget execution tasks for assigned organizations at the lowest level. Monitors the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through staff coordination, review of documents and examination of accounting records. Conducts research, identifies and analyzes trends in the use of funds and evaluates the effects of continuing changes in program plans and funding. Refers to appropriate officials regarding those reprogramming actions that require prior approval. Researches appropriate legal/regulatory guides, and provides information to ensure the propriety of funds utilization for specific purposes. Monitors year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds.

DUTY 4:

Formulates, plans and develops life cycle estimates for assigned programs. Ensures cost estimate documentation is prepared for acquisition milestone decisions, USSOCOM staff use during programming and budgeting phases of PPBES and for making internal resource decisions. Analyzes/assesses material requirements, political climate, technology issues, current management trends, industry practices and legal policies to determine the optimal cost/investment strategies for selected acquisition programs. Ensures the availability and maintenance of critical program financial information to include budgetary and execution data for programs. Responsible for coordinating the preparation/review of budget submission to the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Future Year Development Plan (FYDP) and estimate submission and President's budget.

DUTY 5:

In a Career Broadening capacity, oversees the preparation of responses for financial/resource question/inquiries from the Executive and Legislative branches, component commands, Services and USSOCOM staff on acquisition programs. Consolidates inputs, analyzes data and prepares responses to meet required suspense's. Assists with reviews of the Program Managers' budget submissions and support thereof for Congressional and OSW hearings.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Mobility is a condition of employment; employees must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance level appropriate for the position. This position requires a Top Secret/Special Compartmental Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
• Position is subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-FM, Section 1599d. Incumbents shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is Acquisition Category Foundational DAWIA Practioner, and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.
• Employee encumbering this position must fulfill all designated educational, training and experience requirements within 30 months after entering position; additionally, employee is expected to meet any Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organizationand must have included: 1) Mastery and in-depth knowledge of the DoW Planning, Programming, and Budget System; budgeting policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems; 2) General understanding of accounting, contracting, and business processes; and 3) A basic knowledge of information technology.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

1. Knowledge of DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES), multiple service program financial management, and a wide range of budget, economic, and cost analysis principles, techniques and practices.
2. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of acquisition processes, policies and regulations.
3. Knowledge of the structures, missions, functions, objectives and requirements of joint combatant commands and their subordinate service components.
4. Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or executing assigned budgets/programs.
5. Skill in gathering information, assembling and analyzing data, utilizing automated data processes, developing alternatives, drawing conclusions, and recommending solutions to resolve complex budget/funding problems.
6. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively, both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
4. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

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