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 advise Program Managers on DoD budget formulation and execution process, accounting principles, fiscal law, interpreting and applying budget instructions, regulatory guidelines, and procedures. Responsibilities DO-0560-01: Provides assistance with Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Appropriations, Defense Travel System (DTS), Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program, and Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program. Provides Technical Acquisition Managers (TAMS) with procedural and financial guidance concerning availability or limitation on the use of appropriated funds and recommendations for budgetary actions on single and multi-year programs. Assist Portfolio Managers by providing execution oversight, financial accounting and reporting products to identify and prevent possible deficiencies. Perform assigned junior analyst level budget execution tasks to include; allocate resources, submit target load requests, create commercial purchase requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRS), Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Document (MORD), miscellaneous reimbursement payment packages, monitor and liquidate dormant obligations. Participate with year-end close out account reconciliations to ensure proper and full use of appropriated funds. Maintain manual and automated financial documentation, verify supporting documents, create and post data that directly affects General Ledger Accounts. Effectively communicate (written/oral) to establish trusted relationships with program partners and budget analysts to support timely submission of budget requests and to meet budget execution goals for multiple appropriations and funding sources. Utilize a variety of office automation software and financial systems to assist senior analyst in developing annual spend plans, mid-year reviews, financial management reports, briefs and narratives. DO-0560-02: Ensures single and multi-year appropriation budgets, cost estimates, and programming complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Reviews, analyzes, revises, and recommends approval, disapproval, or modification of budget requests and justifications. Manages the justification and execution of the budget for multiple agency funding issues. Serves as a technical authority on budget formulation and execution. Provides oversight and management of all projects and their execution status. Coordinates with, consolidates input from, and/or provides support to the technical departments at JWAC. Provides clear guidance and information to organizational current and future programs with projected costs of operation. Prepares and analyzes detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs and/or participates with senior planners in fiscal planning and programming. Develops/integrates requirements into the annual fiscal programs, e.g., Program Objective Memorandum. Conducts budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and @types of funding. Directs annual and multi-year apportionments, allotments, and sub-allotments, and funds transfers through multiple agencies. Performs assigned budget execution tasks to meet the needs of organizations at multiple operational levels. Monitors the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with program officials and their staff, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records. Prepares a variety of reports Monitors year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: DO-0560-01 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes experience performing budget or financial management support functions, including assisting with budget execution, monitoring funds, maintaining financial documentation and supporting compliance with fiscal policies and procedures. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.-OR -Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. DO-0560-02 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes developing and integrating requirements into the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Requirement Framework (RF), along with preparing, presenting, and managing detailed spend plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs or portfolios. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Teamwork and Leadership IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements above, the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience: -Appropriations Management: Expertise in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriations, including budget formulation, execution, and accounting. Skilled at analyzing financial data to identify, resolve and prevent discrepancies. -Portfolio Management: Budget - Provide financial support to Technical Acquisition Managers (TAMs) with funding requests, spend plan development, and monthly financial reports. Accounting - Manage funding actions (AF Form 9, MIPRs, GPC-AF Form 4009 and MORDS), monitor accounting stages, clear dormant obligations, and process Upward Obligation Authority (UOA) requests. -Financial Systems Expertise: Proficient in various roles within the Defense Travel System (DTS), managing funding actions in DEAMS, conducting DAR-Q reviews in ADVANA, and serve as a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Agency Program Coordinator (APC). -Communication & Problem-Solving: Effective communicator skilled at resolving complex financial issues and fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, while demonstrating strong teamwork. -Financial Management Level 1 Certification Or -Financial Management Level 2 Certification 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
