Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinary resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.

• Serves as Financial Management Specialist for the Installation, Morale and Recreation Fund (IMWRF). Assists in the development of financial policies, plans and fiscal operating procedures for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) activities.
• Plans, formulates, and prepares operating budgets. Prepares IMWRF Strategic Plan, cash budgets and Capital Purchase/Minor Construction (CPMC) budgets.
• Prepares financial reports of NAF operations to include budget variance analysis, CPMC execution, and cash flow projections. Certifies the availability of funds.
• Performs a wide range of review and analysis of NAF financial operations in order to evaluate performance in terms of requirements, goals and objectives. May assist with Baseline Mission Standards, CLS, ISR, SBC and the MWR Strategic Plan.
• May supervise subordinate staff performing a full range of supervisory responsibilities and supports the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

Demonstrated ability to perform the duties described above using the theories, principles, practices and techniques of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Qualified":

1. A Bachelor's Degree in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, or other finance related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
At least 2 years of specialized experience performing financial analysis and evaluation work.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and specialized experience.

2. Knowledge of the principles of accounting and financial analysis; and budgetary and financial policies, methods, procedures and regulations used in forecasting and overseeing program funding. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with Management Information Systems such as RecTrac, GolfTrac, CYMS, FoodTrac, SNACS, E-PAY, FMBS, IMETS, MERLIN, SMIRF, and Power BI.

3. Knowledge of Uniform Funding and Management (UFM) process. Knowledge of import/export functions and ability to transport files from one system to another using available import/export functions. Knowledge of Time and Labor Management Software (TLMS) timekeeping systems.

4. Skill in performing various account reconciliations. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

5. Ability to analyze data/information related to planning, performance management, and interpretation of financial and operating statements. Ability to identify and resolve financial problems, identify available resources, recommend ways to best utilize such resources, and provide analysis services to customers. Ability to provide advice and assistance and interpret policy and regulations related to NAF accounting and NAF Internal Controls. Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch. Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume.

Applicants who meet both the minimum qualifications and highly qualified criteria will be referred to the selecting official for consideration first. Management may subsequently request to review a referral list of all minimally qualified applicants.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

About Your Resume

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
  • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite your hiring, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Marriage Certificate
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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