SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Duties

• Participates in the analysis and development of strategic plans, policy and guidance impacting the AMPO network.
• Develops an effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas of responsibility; and ensures that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures.
• Exercises accountability and leadership oversight of audits and operational reviews performed by the Internal Control.
• Exercises accountability and leadership oversight of Quality Review units to ensure correct and proper execution of DoD guidance, policies, and procedures with respect to Military Pay and Disbursing operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: 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.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Demonstrated experience Financial Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies governing complex Military Pay and Disbursing operations. This includes utilizing statistical and quantitative data to isolate systemic deficiencies, define complex operational problems, and formulate technical system change requests and reporting requirements to improve auditability and compliance.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position.

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.

Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION AT THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL

Additional information

• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• This position is subject to completion of a 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs will not be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click .
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification Program.
• For more information on veterans' preference click .
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligible (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.