Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will direct and oversee the planning, programming and budgeting of projects, including the work of contractor support analysts, in the development, justification, and execution of the Planning, Programming and Budget System (PPBS).
• You will serve as a staff expert in the Program Executive Office (PEO) Resource Management Branch or the Program Management Office (PMO) Financial Management Branch and exercises responsibility for all finance-related management issues.
• You will ensure the program's financial and accounting operations comply with applicable Defense Health Agency (DHA) and DoD policies and regulations.
• You will develop and review budget estimates and prepares budgetary data and exhibits. Ensures the Planning Office's budget reflects financial plans.
• You will determine the effects of actual or proposed changes to the budget and ensures actions are taken to preclude over-commitment or over-obligation of funds.
• You will evaluate existing and proposed financial plans, and to initiate improvements in its overall effectiveness.
• You will develop alternative approaches and funding requirements and makes recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems.
• You will formulate new acquisition strategies, plans and requisitions with respect to fiscal requirements and expected benefits/outcomes.
• You will contribute to the development of statements of work, task orders, evaluation criteria, levels of effort, independent government cost estimates and other pre?and post-contract award documentation as required.
• You will participate in the negotiation of prices, terms and time lines with contractors and contracting activities and certifies vouchers for payment.
• You will develop and execute a management control system designed to establish and maintain financial documentation to ensure the integrity and accuracy of program accounts
• You will monitor and evaluate the system to ensure the fiscal integrity of accounts, to develop and conduct financial analyses, and to provide financial reports and statements for review by upper management.
• You will oversee the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) program.
• You will determine the most efficient and economical use of available resources and establishes priorities for the facilities, equipment, manpower, and funding resources required to accomplish the program's mission.
• You will provide advice on financial management issues that encompass diverse and innovative approaches involving critical issues relating to finance, budget and accounting.
• You will analyze current and projected financial requirements of the program considering such factors as available fiscal and manpower resources and the scope of current and planned projects.
• You will determine the appropriateness of proposed labor and overhead rates based on audit reports, historical data or other available sources.
• You will maintain a comprehensive and current accurate status of the progress of all phases of program projects and ensures that government and contractor personnel receive timely financial reports and decisions.
• You will develop business plans, budget execution plans, inputs, resource needs, operating policies and procedures.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Financial Management Level III certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. You must achieve this level within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are in DoD Instruction 1300.26.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified as a Career Field in Business-Financial Management Level III. Certification is required within 24 months of appointment.
• This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must be a member of the Acquisition Corps, become a member, or obtain a waiver at the time of selection and sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector managing financial operations or activities (e.g. financial planning, programming and budgeting, cost estimation, funding requirements, resource allocation, contracting, or financial data collection and reporting) to ensure compliance with fiscal policies or regulatory requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• FINANCIAL CONCEPTS POLICY AND PRINCIPLES
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• ORAL COMMUNICATION
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.