BUDGET OFFICER

Duties

This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoW Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023

As a BUDGET OFFICER at the GS-0560-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Plans, organizes and oversees the activities of the Budget and Funds Management Division in the USTRANSCOM Program Analysis and Financial Management Directorate.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities by providing expert and technical guidance to the division staff.
• Represents USTRANSCOM with a variety of installation and functional program areas.
• As Budget Officer, oversees a staff of budget analysts engaged in the full complement of program and budgetary operations to include formulation, justification, presentation, execution and reporting for the Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M),Develops budgets and executes the command's funding authority resources.
• Provides fiscal controls and oversight of financial management activities of USTRANSCOM assigned programs and budget operations.
• Works effectively in a Unified Command (Joint) environment which includes the Joint Staff, military services, along with DOD offices, Agencies and other U.S. Government agencies, and non U.S. Government Agencies, bureaus.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required (OGE 450)
• Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented (TS/SCI) clearance.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Managing major financial programs.
• Providing oversight of budget formulation, execution, modification and reporting for major financial programs.
• Developing long range strategic plans, policy, procedures and guidance to accomplish mission objectives for financial management programs.
• Providing team leadership, to include workload management and career development of other employees.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Other Notes:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).