Job summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Budget and Accounting Analyst performing various budgetary, administrative, and financial analysis functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of an Air Force budget for Joint Task Force Civil Support. The organizational location of this position is: Headquarters, United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS), Fort Eustis, VA 23604.

Major duties

Performs budget formulation and justification functions at a joint organization where objectives, work processes, staffing needs, and funding requirements change substantially from year to year, requiring budget estimates and submissions throughout the six-year POM cycle. Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information. Conducts Financial Management Analysis while deployed during Joint Operations involving capturing, monitoring, and reporting cost for reimbursement of JTF-CS funding.

Qualification

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, Budget Analyst, Series 0560. 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 detailed and comprehensive knowledge of governing DOD Financial Management Regulations (FMR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Air Force budgetary policies, processes, procedures and regulations to ensure that budget forecasts, estimates, and submissions conform to requirements, guidelines, and financial objectives; knowledge and skill in utilizing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBE); ability to analyze funding requirements against budgetary constraints and recommend alternate funding solutions and reprogramming actions. In addition to a high degree of skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill to the identification, analysis, and conceptualizing of budgetary problems and development of alternative solutions involving the resolution of conflicting goals and objectives; knowledge of Air Force Automated Accounting Systems (e.g. DEAMS, FM Suite, CCaR, CRIS) in order to establish obligations, locate and analyze data, and track expenditure data pertaining to the budget. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., from an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. 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: Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Air Force budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations. Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing sources of factual information, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data. Knowledge and experience in the planning and conducting of budget requirements for a deployable military command. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences. Ability to function effectively in a stressful environment and take an innovative approach to problem solving during emergent situations. 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 transcripts with 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.

Evaluations

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. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.