Summary This Financial Manager position is in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Programs (ODASW(CBRND)). The incumbent of this position reports to the Director, Resource Management, who oversees the administration, operations, and resource management. Additionally, the incumbent performs financial analysis for CBRND resources and supports the Directors for Research, Development, and Acquisition teams. Responsibilities This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) AcqDemo in accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 9902. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Performs a wide range of technical, administrative, and analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of the Agency appropriations; Conducts and supports financial analyses to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Programs decisions and management of the Program, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution process. Conducts briefings on financial management related subjects at all echelons of the Department of War. Reviews and analyzes spend plans to ensure obligation and expenditure of funds are compliant with U.S. laws, regulations, and policies. Prepares, defends, and analyzes ODASW (CBRND) managed funds annual budget submissions to include budgetary goals, spend plans, commitment, and obligation rates; ensuring adherence to DoD financial and budget policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. This position requires incumbent to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter. You may qualify at the NH-IV level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-III grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates a foundational understanding of federal financial management principles and experience applying them in a professional setting. They will show the ability to perform basic financial analysis and possess the necessary skills to learn and adapt to the specific requirements of the CBRND program. Basic Budget Execution Experience: Demonstrated experience in tracking budget execution, monitoring obligations and expenditures, and identifying potential issues related to compliance with regulations. This could be evidenced by experience in a role where they were responsible for reconciling financial data, preparing reports on budget status, or assisting in the development of spend plans. Foundational Knowledge of Federal Financial Regulations: A working knowledge of federal financial management regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., OMB Circulars, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), etc.). Evidence of this could be demonstrated through formal training, coursework, or experience applying these regulations in their previous role. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, @type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil 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. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
