FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as: comprehensive knowledge of federal budget processes, including OMB and Congressional procedures, and demonstrated skill in analyzing the effects of budgetary actions; skill in providing technical financial assistance and expert advisory support throughout the integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and closeout lifecycle; experience evaluating pending Congressional, OMB, DoD, USAF, and Comptroller General decisions to recommend strategic courses of action; experience conducting workload-based financial and cost reviews to determine organizational resource and funding requirements; and experience conducting special studies, developing and recommending procedural changes to streamline financial management, and using computerized budget systems effectively. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 structure, programs and work methods of organization(s) for budgeting work. 2. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations. 4. Knowledge of Congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements. 5. Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures for providing procedural guidance on budget administration. 6. Knowledge of computerized budget system(s). 7. Skill in projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and/or political objectives. 8. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems. 9. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 10. Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies. 11. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long range funding needs. 12. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and finding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems. 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.