Supervisory Financial Administrator
Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA
Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Chief Financial Services Division in the Directorate of Financial Management and Comptroller at a major command (MAJCOM) with responsibility for directing the activities of the Division.
- As Division Chief plans organizes and oversees the activities of the Division.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Establishes develops and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of DoD DAF NAF and installation organizations within and outside the financial management functional areas.
- Appropriation Accounting and Reporting. Serves as the senior advisor to the MAJCOM FM Director and command personnel on matters pertaining to appropriation accounting and financial (fund accountability) reporting.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012 Public Law 112-81 Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d.
- Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
- A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
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
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the policies principles concepts guidance procedures techniques and methodologies pertaining to all phases of the federal financial management process Chief Financial Officers (CFO) compliance DoD planning programming and budgeting/execution systems DFAS regulations and professional knowledge of accounting practices methods techniques and generally accepted accounting principles and standards
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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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:
1. Knowledge of the policies principles concepts guidance procedures techniques and methodologies pertaining to all phases of the federal financial management process Chief Financial Officers (CFO) compliance DoD planning programming and budgeting/execution systems DFAS regulations and professional knowledge of accounting practices methods techniques and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
2. Knowledge of the mission roles functions organizational structures and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or command level financial management operations policy and oversight.
3. Skill to plan organize and direct the functions and supervise mentor motivate and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
4. Ability to analyze plan and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly concisely and with technical accuracy.
6. Ability of cost estimating and use of automated systems architecture structures to support budget analysis cost analysis accounting and management systems.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager