Financial Management Specialist (Cost Analyst) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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The primary purpose of this position is to provides cost analysis support for wing and MAJCOM functionals in resolving complex and difficult issues on financial management projects.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is experience in ???????includes performing cost and economic analyses to support organizational programs and operations; developing cost estimates and conducting business case, cost-benefit, and cost effectiveness analyses using quantitative and statistical methods; analyzing budget, financial, and program data to assess funding requirements, trends, and the financial impact of proposed changes; preparing reports, briefings, and decision-support products for management; interpreting and applying financial management policies, procedures, and guidance; utilizing automated financial systems and analytical tools to compile, validate, and evaluate data; coordinating with program officials and stakeholders to obtain and verify information; and providing technical guidance or assistance on cost analysis processes.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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: Skill in application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analyses, discounting depreciation, and pro-rating), mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies/analysis.

Knowledge of commonly used analytical and cost estimating methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes.

Knowledge of the overall requirements and policy guidance associated with the AF and DoD non-acquisition financial programs.

Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of cost analysis and funding pertinent to installation programs and/or organizational activities.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare economic and cost analysis reports, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, or advise on analytical processes and recommended actions.

Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish cost analysis tasks.

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.

Major Duties:

Leads ad hoc teams, reviews and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses, non-acquisition related analyses of alternatives and economic impact studies in support of a variety of major programs such as Military Construction (MILCON), lease versus buy decisions, housing and utility privatization, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), mission changes and all other cost estimating and financial management issues as deemed necessary.

Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on cost analysis and related information.

Devises and recommends the adoption of procedures to implement cost analysis processes, policies, and regulations issued by the AF and OSD.

Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/related information.

Reviews and assesses the long term effects of budget guidelines, such as new or revised legislation, Programming Decision Memorandums (PDM), and Program Budget Decisions (PBD) on assigned non-acquisition and base support activities programs, Researches and analyzes available factual information, trends in the cost of accomplishing specific work objectives, relationships among organizational program plans and funding.

Conducts Cost Analysis Training. Uses automated cost analysis/budget system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing cost analysis assignments.