FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST.

NASIC (National Air and Space Intelligence Center); Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NASIC (National Air and Space Intelligence Center) is seeking a financial management professional to oversee expenditures and provide advisory support on budgeting for NASIC programs. You will formulate, implement and monitor budgets, multi-year funding plans, and related financial directives.

The role requires thorough knowledge of DoD budgeting, PPBS processes, and fiscal controls, with emphasis on accuracy and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• GG-13 level experience in DCIPS; salary set per GS/GG grade based on qualifications.
• Specialized experience per OPM standards for Administrative and Management.
• Creditable experience may include military, private sector or other government agencies.
• Experience with budgeting policies, regulations, procedures and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs financial management and oversight of expenditures.
• Develops budgets, financial plans and multi-year programs.
• Interprets technical, financial, contractual details.
• Plans highly complex reviews and audits across NASIC functions.
• Implements financial policies and procedures for budgeting and funding.

Skills

Budget procedures

PPBS knowledge

Acquisition management

Financial analysis

Cost estimation

Written communication

Education

BS in Business (desirable)

Job description

Duties

• Ensures rigorous application of financial, cost, and economic analyses policies, principles, and practices to achieve organizational objectives.
• Provides financial management and advisory oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal and auditing directives specific to NASIC resource management and its intelligence programs.
• Formulates, establishes, and implements financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, 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.
• Collects and interprets technical, financial, contractual, and programmatic details.
• Plans highly complex reviews/audits covering broadly related and highly complex functions of NASIC.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air in the performance of temporary duty.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Business or a related field is desirable.
• The work is primarily sedentary. No special physical ability is required. Work is primarily performed in an adequately lighted, heated and ventilated office setting.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

Experience Required

Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include detailed and in-depth knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budget System (PPBS) and the Acquisition Management Process; budgeting policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems; general understanding of accounting, contracting, and business processes; and a basic knowledge of information technology.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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:

• Knowledge of customary financial and budget activities of foreign partners and other US Government agencies and a working knowledge of Air Force and other Federal agencies' commitment and obligating documents; knowledge of how to apply budget procedures to resolve problems in balancing programs, adjust discrepancies, verify accuracy of budgetary data and adjust funding targets of accounts by element of expense within program element along with a practical knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System.
• Knowledge of financial resource allocation principles, policies, and methods as they relate to the organization's planning and accomplishment of mission objectives; and sources of funding pertinent to NASIC programs and organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of intelligence Community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, and requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of management principles and processes, and analytical techniques for assessing operations and developing strategies for operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g. cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers), mathematical and statistical analysis, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding, and conduct economic and cost studies/analyses.
• Ability to interpret financial data and draw sound conclusions; and ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.

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.

Additional Information

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.