Description:
This position is part of the 147th Attack Wing, and is located at Ellington Field JRB, Houston, Texas. The primary purpose of this position is plan, coordinate, and perform comprehensive Accounting and Financial Management analysis, decision support and quality reviews, of base level accounting and financial management programs.Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
Requirements:
In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Resume must clearly demonstrate experience and competencies needed to fully perform the finance program work. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. Only experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following:General experience : Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Skilled in apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and the ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.
Specialized Experience:
GS-11: Must have fundamental working experiences with an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of financial administration and program requirements. At least 12 months (One year) of finance program experiences and competencies equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09), Or equivalent experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to administrative fiscal, financial management, accounting or budget.
GS-11 knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) include: Knowledge of laws, DOD Directives, finance regulations and financial management and operating procedures relative to the entitlements and allowances related to the payment of military personnel, civilian personnel, vendors, and travelers. Extensive knowledge of military pay and allowances, civilian pay and allowances, vendor payments, and travel entitlements. A detailed grasp of governing regulations and a thorough understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, and other technical criteria in order to determine propriety of entitlements and pay. Detailed knowledge of related financial regulations and rulings covering diverse types of pay transactions to typically function as a technical authority for the resolution of an extensive range of issues or problems. Knowledge of the overall DFAS mission and functions, operation, and relationships to other agencies to respond to special inquiries and task organizations for information and responses. Detailed knowledge of multiple financial and accounting systems in order to perform studies related to management improvement, productivity improvement and management controls to analyze and evaluate criteria for the enhancement of all assigned Pay programs (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay).Ability to apply fact-finding and investigative techniques to perform studies and analysis of data and the ability to research and analyze directive and regulations to assess their impact on current and planned operational initiatives. Knowledge of automated financial systems to participate in a variety of required operations audits and analytical reviews related to pay entitlement determinations. Specific knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office suites of Access and Excel. Knowledge of and ability to gather, assemble, analyze and prepare both short- and long-term strategy for presenting, explaining, and documenting budget requests and justifying to management officials. Skill in preparing reports and in organizing and delivering briefings to managers, and wing leadership to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Extensive knowledge of military pay and allowances, civilian pay and allowances, vendor payments, and travel entitlements. A detailed grasp of governing regulations and a thorough understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, and other technical criteria in order to determine propriety of entitlements and pay. Detailed knowledge of related financial regulations and rulings covering diverse types of pay transactions to typically function as a technical authority for the resolution of an extensive range of issues or problems. Must possess high level of communication skills, show ability to convey thoughts and ideas both orally and in writing, and present a positive, professional image. Must be able to deal with sensitive issues involving Airmen, Civilians and Vendors. Must possess level of analytical skills to determine root cause of problems and recommend solutions to said problems.
OR,
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or, LL.M., if related.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience. Education achievements are allowed as substitutions for the Specialized Experiences. Completed higher education undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of -or- be a combination of the following disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.
Note: Transcript must be submitted with your application under supporting documents if using education to meet specialized experience requirement. General experience must still be met.
Military Requirements :
This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership in the Texas National Guard.
Military Ranks: E-1/(AB) NTE E-6/(TSgt)
AFSC: 6F0X1, 65FX, 65WX, 6F071, 6F091
THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within two years or the period of any extension may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
Feb 8, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov