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Financial Management Specialist Job Overview
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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Extensive knowledge of intelligence Community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, and requirements. 4. Extensive knowledge of management principles and processes, and analytical techniques for assessing operations and developing strategies for operational improvements and efficiencies. 5. 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. 6. 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.