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Financial Specialist

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
Management Support Team
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Summary

A Unified Organization Working as One Team

If you would like to be a part of a federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest. The DoD OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (see link below) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements.

This position is located in Alexandria, VA with Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD DIG), Mission Support Team, Financial management Office (FMO). The FMO Directorate is responsible for effective stewardship and utilization of resources in support of the IG and DoD's strategic and operational goals through improved fiscal and acquisition planning. The division also conducts reviews, surveys, and studies, when required.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/18/2018 to 05/24/2018
Salary
$81,548 to - $106,012 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be required to up to 10% for temporary travel (TDY)
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
IG-18-10212861-MST-MP
Control number
500096500

Duties

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  • Monitors the execution of the OIG's approved operating budget to assure that funds are properly allocated and obligated.
  • Administers travel and other funds allocations for the OIG.
  • Reviews accounting data related to travel or other areas to clear unliquidated obligations balances (ULO) and new unobligated obligations (NULO) in the accounting system.
  • Provides reports and works with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to resolve issues.
  • Assists in the operation of the Defense Travel System (DTS); provides guidance to users; works with the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) to resolve system issues.
  • Prepares user instructions and presents briefs/training sessions on DTS and/or related topics. Assists in the preparation of policies and procedures.
  • Interfaces with DTMO, DFAS, other Government and non-Government agencies on travel requirements and issues.
  • Interprets the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR)/Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) for OIG staff.
  • Reviews requests and vouchers and provides guidance to OIG staff and management.
  • Reviews and evaluates changes affecting travel and advises on impact of the revisions.
  • Assists in the management of the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program; processes applications; provides instructions to users; prepares reports; monitors usage and identifies problems; resolves or recommends solutions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Security clearance required
  • Position is subject to random drug testing
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Other Position Requirements:
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Permanent Change of Duty (PCS-Relocation) expenses may be authorized.
The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG. Organizational entities with the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.).

Qualifications

You may qualify for the GS-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:

You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: Tracking and analyzing financial, travel and accounting data; monitoring accounts and balances; processing travel requests and vouchers; interpreting and applying travel regulations and policies; providing customer service; working with the Government Travel Charge Card Program; and utilizing the Joint Travel Regulation (JTF).

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

NOTE: This position requires DoD Financial Management Certification Level (2). Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain the DoD Financial Management Certification Level (2) within a maximum of two (2) years after initial entry into the certification program.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

Additional information

Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list. If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments.

Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp

Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of discharge.
Disabled Veterans: See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of discharge and a VA Certification Letter.
Family Members Eligible under Executive Order 12721: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.
Interchange Agreements: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document providing information pertinent to your appointment eligibility for the position to which you are applying.
Military Spouse: Submit a copy of the spouse's PCS orders or VA certification of disability or death of service member, along with any other documentation proving eligibility such as a most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.
Severely Disabled (Schedule A): Submit proof of disability in the form of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Reemployed Annuitants: DoD policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition.

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/493204900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirement listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Budget Execution
  • Communication
  • Financial Management Analysis
  • Financial Management System
  • Concepts, Policies and Principles of Budget

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