FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary

Position is located in either Whitehall, OH or Limestone, ME.

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-11 with a target grade of GS-12.

Whitehall, OH salary range : GS-11 min salary is $77,926 and max salary is $101,309. GS-12 min salary is $93,400 and max salary is $121,422

Limestone, ME salary range : GS-11 min salary is $74,678 and max salary is $97,087. GS-12 min salary is $89,508 and max salary is $116,362

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Duties

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• Prepares the Columbus Site Resource Manager, Site Director and Site Deputy Director with budget justifications for approved and prioritized site requirements that they can use for all budget discussions as part of the annual budget justifications.
• Collects labor and non-labor requirements from mission areas to include proposed staffing plans and facility maintenance and improvements items.
• Ensures all appropriate roles have been assigned and accountability established to ensure lead times and actions on the critical path are appropriately laid out.
• Defines project milestones and deliverables required to support project objectives; adapts organizational policies, processes and procedures as necessary to effectively manage projects and meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Monitors project schedules and performance to identify problems, determine causes and select courses of corrective actions while recognizing the resulting impacts and risks involved.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Background Investigation.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for federal employment.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service assisting with financial management analysis; or contributing to the development of budget justifications; or supporting the collection of labor or operational requirements; or tracking project schedules; or identifying budget or operational deficiencies and recommending corrective actions to higher-level staff.
• SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

To be hired at the GS-12 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service performing financial management analysis; or developing budget justifications; or collecting labor/operational requirements; or monitoring project schedules, or identifying budget or operational deficiencies to implement corrective actions.
• Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

This position is developmental and selections may be made at the GS-11 entry grade level. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-12 grade level without further competition.

Volunteer Experience: 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.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.

Additional information

• Moving expenses will not be paid.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Travel requirement is Seldom.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.
• For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here).
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.

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.

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