Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as budget analyst, contract manager, and Account Program Coordinator for the various appropriated funds budgeted for the Alaskan Command (ALCOM). Responsibilities Develops, reviews, and analyzes ALCOM programs, capabilities, and requirements in relation to the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process and the development of financial plans and programs to support the command's strategic objectives and critical capabilities. Analyzes budgetary requirements and prepares budgets. Controls funds through budget execution, regulation of funds for authorized programs, and obligation and expenditure of funds within prescribed limits for all annual appropriations. Manage budget execution work involving obligations incurred, actual expenditures of a budget with multiple sources and @types of funding. This includes direct annual, multi-year, and/or no-year appropriations, apportionments, allotments, transfer of funds from other agencies and refunds. Manage the Defense Travel System, Government Travel Card, and Government Purchase Card programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, Administrative and Management Positions, GS 0560 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of budgeting and/or financing, the financial and budgetary relationships between subordinate and most senior levels (CJCS and HQ USAF) of financial management, and budgeting within the employing entity and/or between the organization. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Skilled in evaluating issues, gathering and analyzing data to develop alternatives, and formulating solutions to problems. Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g. cost-benefit analysis), mathematical and statistical analysis, and various cost estimating techniques to identify and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding, and conduct cost studies and analysis. Complete knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution system (PPBE), policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objective Memorandum, Budget Estimate Submissions, and Financial Plans. Knowledge of and skill in applying the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of budget, financial, and acquisition management sufficient to conduct the difficult assignment of interfacing and managing programmatic requirements. Knowledge of applicable joint doctrine, and agency financial and/or acquisition procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides. Experience in, and the ability to, interpret and apply policy and higher-level directives related to NORAD and ALCOM fiscal and/or acquisition operations. Knowledge of electronic services and databases providing information and products regarding financial cost support. Common programs include, but are not limited to; CRIS, ABSS, CCARS, WAWF, FMSUITE, DTS, Access Online, etc. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and advise on budgets and the acquisition processes and 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. Education Additional 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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. 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. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
