Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Special Operations Financial Management Directorate, Budget Operations Division, Budget Execution Branch, Budget Formulation Branch, Rate Driven Program Branch.

Job Description

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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes directing and overseeing the Budget Execution Branch, Budget Formulation Branch, and Rate Driven Program Branch within the Special Operations Financial Management Directorate, USSOCOM, providing leadership on matters related to the management, policies, procedures, internal controls, and performance measurement of USSOCOM financial resources. Responsible for the implementation of mission-essential budget formulation, preparation, submission, defense, initial distribution, execution, and end-of-year closeout activities. Serving as the principal advisor to the Division on funding and executability matters associated with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) appropriations. Provides strategic guidance and direction to USSOCOM staff and component organizations in the development of funding requirements and resource planning initiatives. Research, coordinates, and resolves O&M funding issues across headquarters staff, component commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and Military Services in accordance with guidance and requirements established by Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Leading the justification and defense of the O&M Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and President's Budget (PB) before Congress, OMB, and OSD. Ensures effective integration, alignment, and balance of resources across functional service lines while validating and prioritizing USSOCOM unfunded requirements and resource decrements. The position provides critical financial management support that directly impacts USSOCOM operations and has broad implications across all Military Services. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the financial management process and initiatives, to include the Department of Defense (DoD) Planning, Programm.mg, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) and the federal budgeting process. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the DoD organizations involved in the PPBES and the acquisition process, as well as the congressional committees involved in budgeting and execution of investment appropriations. Expert knowledge of unique policies and procedures for appropriations. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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.