Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
Measures Organizational Performance. Provides technical assistance and advise to the Financial Management staff Ensures Effective Internal Controls: Oversees Fraud, waste and Abuse program Promotes Continuous Improvement Practices: Determines the methods to be used in conducting quality assurance reviews Attends Staff Meetings. Attends and participates in all finance staff meetings as needed
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 Positions, for Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service which includes knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations; reliability of financial reporting; and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Practical knowledge of the major issues, functions, goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations to conduct internal reviews. In depth knowledge of sources of information about the programs and finances of the assigned area of the comptroller organization, such as that found in accounting and data processing reports, payroll and travel records, work reports, inventory and sales data. Analytical skill is required to conduct studies and investigations, problem analysis, and determine the effectiveness of procedures and evaluating quality data upon which accurate management conclusions and decisions are based. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish assigned budget functions. Knowledge and skill in applying cost-benefits, mathematical and statistical analysis to conduct organizational performance and controls, budget economic, and cost studies analyses. Skill in written and oral communications. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 commonly used accounting methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes and the ability to articulate this information to employees, supervisors, budget analyst and various managers at local and common level. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objective, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installations programs/organizations 2. Knowledge of financial management (military pay, civilian pay, and travel) and accounting terminology/structures and the interrelationship of accounts and the effect of transactions on the overall system of ledgers. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish required tasks and an understanding of how the internal systems interact and relate to input and output data 3. Ability to gather facts, assemble and analyze data reflected in accounting reports; evaluate methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions; and correct deficiencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and gain the cooperation of various levels of management within the federal and/or private sectors 4.Ability to communicate effectiveley, bit orally and in writing, to justify, defend, prsent and/or advise on accounting/disbursing processes/actons 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.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Other Information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.