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FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Northern Command
AFELM NORTHCOM JV

Summary

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  • This is a developmental position; GS 11 target 12
The primary purpose of this position is: as a Financial Specialist, directly responsible for commands funds control, accounting, budget exercises, and financial system activities. Leads processes with Command resource managers to oversee and conduct timely and accurate receipt, distribution and management of funds.

Overview

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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$76,650 - $119,434 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Promotion potential
12 - This is a developmental position; GS 11 target 12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes - Required to file and submit an initial and annual Confidential Financial Disclosure.
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
6X-AFPC-13081406-287976-JAZ
Control number
888446100

Duties

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This is a developmental position; GS 11 target 12.
  1. Manages the timely and accurate receipt and distribution of funds.
  2. Provides advice and expert level guidance on accounting policies and other related fiscal matters.
  3. Responsible for conducting research, analysis and development of courses of action for program and budget formulation, justification and execution issues.
  4. Prepares and presents a variety of statistical reports and briefings covering program development, status of funds, expenses and obligations as required by higher headquarters.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
  • This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
  • As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing.
  • Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled” Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility.
  • A civilian employee’s telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request.
  • May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center.
  • Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
  • This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81.
  • Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
  • Required to file and submit an initial and annual Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Form 450) report in the electronic Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) system in accordance with DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation.

Qualifications

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, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-09

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes program planning, budget analysis, cost estimating, cost analysis, cost performance, and cost scheduling: Reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and recommending implementation of directives and policy from higher echelons: Establishing and maintaining control over the maintenance of a program repository for all financial documents and developing program financial management records of the overall financial status of the program: Participating in the development of system planning objectives by evaluating cost/schedule tradeoffs, budget requirements and developing appropriate financial plans.

OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. This education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Financial Specialist and is related to the duties of this position. NOTE: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered as satisfying the one year of full-time study requirement. NOTE: Transcripts must be provided.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have successfully completed some graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. and I have some specialized experience as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education to qualify for this position. Only graduate courses in excess of a master's degree may be applied. NOTE: Transcripts must be provided.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 automated financial processing systems, functions, techniques, and products. Common programs include but are not limited to: AFM, EFD, CRIS, DEAMS, DAI, GAFS-BQ, FMSUITE, PBAS, and WAWF
  2. Knowledge of the Antideficiency Act, Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act, and other governmental, DoD, and Air Force financial procedures, regulations, precedents, policies and guides, and the ability to interpret and apply the laws to actual financial programs, problems and solutions.
  3. Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System, Program Review and Budget Review processes.
  4. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and precedents to formulate, justify and execute the budgets for assigned accounts.
  5. Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analyses, devise recommended solutions and organize the process in briefings, papers, or reports for leadership information and decision-making. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, using a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a combatant command program.
  6. Skill and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain good working relations with co-workers and supervisors
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 transcriptswith 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

Other Significant Fats pertaining to this position (continued):
This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7.

  • A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

U.S. Northern Command

US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Mission Statement: Conduct operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories, and interests within the assigned area of responsibility; and as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide defense support of civil authorities including consequence management operations. Find out more click here.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Employee
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
  • PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
NORTHCOM
250 Vandenberg Street
Suite B016
Peterson SFB, CO 80914
US

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