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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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data. Knowledge of and skill in applying financial control principles, theories, and techniques to independently perform financial management work for operational programs or systems and to analyze and advise managers on financial matters. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Knowledge of commonly used financial, budgetary and financial management methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoW and Air Force organizations pertaining to budget formulation and financial management to provide guidance to units. Knowledge of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including relevant policies, regulations, and guidance. Knowledge program management and financial systems such as Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), and other DoD-related databases to track program data, input information, and generate reports. Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques, mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct trend analyses; skill in formulating, justifying, and/or executing assigned financial, resources/programs. Ability to develop, refine, and recommend long-range program plans and strategic initiatives that align with organizational objectives AND ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary/resources processes/actions. 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.