FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Arlington, VA

Vacancy No. AFMC-12623331-MCC-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $99,200.00 to $153,354.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/25/2024 Close Date 12/12/2024
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Locations:
Arlington, VA


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an expert financial specialist in providing a full range of financial management functions including budget analysis, operating and support (O&S) cost analysis, cost estimating, cost performance, Earned Value Management (EVM), and cost scheduling. The position is responsible for providing financial management expertise for major acquisition decisions, solving complex financial management problems, and directing financial management activities.

Duties

  • Provides financial management expertise, technical advice and guidance, and leadership in performing a broad and extensive range of financial management program planning and analysis for a complex program.
  • Formulates, establishes, and implements financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, cost, budgeting, funding, forecasting, and status of funds.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the formulation, development, and, execution of budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs required to properly fund and meet program resource requirements.
  • Assesses, analyzes, and evaluates contractors’ progress by reviewing cost performance reports, and cost estimates prepared by industry to support selection of the industry sources and plans to be committed to development and production decisions.
  • Represents the organization at all levels within the government and at contractor/industry sites. Participates in conferences and meetings to deliver presentations on program status, challenges encountered, and the integration of program objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial air in the performance of TDY.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • 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/
  • This is a Financial Management Level II Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements.
  • The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
  • This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level (Level II) in (Business - Financial Management) within 24 months of assignment
  • The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
  • This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5CFR 551.206).
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Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

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. Mastery of knowledge in directing, developing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating agency-wide aerospace and other related weapon systems/subsystems acquisition cost and financial analysis/estimating/scheduling management options. In-depth knowledge of advanced statistical techniques, applied mathematics, and economic analysis in order to conduct analytical studies involving complex technical parameters, logistics requirements, schedule constraints, and similar technical interdependencies.
2. Mastery of knowledge of the financial environment including other service agencies, research organizations, private industry, and particularly other Air Force and DoD cost analysis organizations is required. This includes the knowledge of both federal government and private industry data sources and data utilization.
3. General knowledge in accounting, procurement, and business disciplines to enable the analyst to evaluate or utilize contractor and government budget and financial systems, specific procurement requirements, and contractor obligations to the extent they affect cost. Awareness of engineering discipline in sufficient detail to allow effective interchange of information.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
5. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Additional Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Obtain & maintain SECRET Security clearance
  • Both CONUS and OCONUS travel is required up to 15% of the time
  • DoDFM certification Level II (not required at time of hire, but must be obtained within 2-years or appropriate time extension waiver granted)
  • DAWIA Certification BUS-Financial Management Practitioner Level (not required at time of hire, but must be obtained within 2-years or appropriate time extension waiver granted)

Education

A bachelor's or advanced degree in business administration, economics, finance, or other related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Josef Rodriguez
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550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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