Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for will assist and advise the Division Chief, Budget Execution, DHRA comptroller and Deputy Comptroller in discharging responsibilities for planning, tracking, and coordinating the multitude of Agency-wide efforts designed to achieve the DHRA strategic goal of passing the scrutiny of an external audit and sustaining an unqualified audit opinion.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Federal employee means current permanent competitive service employees, may apply. Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may also apply.
Duties
As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Providing expert advice, assistance and guidance with regards to the entire PPBE life-cycle with key emphasis on budget execution activities for the entire DHRA enterprise.
- Ensuring 100% execution of DHRA's programmatic budget, to include the Operations ^ Maintenance (O&M), Research Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE), and Procurement Defense-Wide (PDW) appropriations, ensuring DHRA meets all obligation mandates.
- Tracking funding requirements from cradle-to-grave (commitment to obligation to closeout).
- Providing excellent customer service to a diverse set of DHRA customers (internal and external), ensuring satisfaction is achieved in all scenarios.
- Serving as a subject matter expert in all facets of the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) financial system to include Budget-to-Report (Funds Control), Procure-to-Pay (Requisitions/Establishment of Commitments)
- The ability to create Purchase Requests (PRs), Interagency Agreements (IAAs), Intragovernmental Transactions (IGTs), and Military Interdepartmental Purchase requests (MIPRs) in DAI
- Overseeing funding requests from DHRA Offices/Centers to determine the need for adjustments to requirements.
- Performing in-depth analysis and reconciliations utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel.
- Providing excellent communication skills through both verbal and written means.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- In accordance with OPM regulations approved remote work participants must have a remote work arrangement documented in writing, known as a remote work agreement. You will be expected to sign a remote work agreement as a condition of employment.
- This position requires DoD Financial Management Level 2 or Level 3 certification. Employees are allotted 2 years in which to achieve the Financial Management certification requirements.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
- Use the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) financial system under supervision
- Perform budget execution which has been reviewed by senior specialists;
- Execute Operation & Maintenance (O&M), Research, Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Procurement, Defense Wide (PDW) appropriations.
- Proficient with EXCEL Spreadsheets
- Experience with the Dormant Account Review-Quarterly program
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
- Use the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) financial system independently
- Proficient in using and completing transactions in the the Defense Agency Initiative FEDADMIN module, Procure to Pay (P2P) module and the Budget to Report (B2R) module
- Perform budget execution activities in the Operation & Maintenance (O&M), Research, Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Procurement, Defense Wide (PDW) appropriations.
- Analyze individual Office/Center and or Component commitment/obligation (C/O) plans, performing funding realignments in DAI and extracting and reviewing status of funds (SoFs) reports) in DAI
- Perform funding document research and reconciliations in conjunction with the Dormant Account Review-Quarterly (DAR-Q) program and the DAR-Q ADVANA application.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Competencies:
- Advanced Financial Management
- Budget Execution
- Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget
Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume
2. SF50
- All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
3. Veteran's Documents:
- If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)
Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12442803.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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