FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as the financial plans and program analyst for NASIC GXF & GXK.

The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, managing, and executing all funding and program control functions for engineering test and evaluation plans/operations to characterize foreign systems and technologies acquired by USAF.

**Salary ranges include local market supplements.** This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-12 level.

The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.

Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of program management techniques, to include requirements, acquisition, exploitation and sustainment (both organic and contractual), management concepts, funding procedures, and cost, schedule, and performances evaluation methodology.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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 program management techniques, to include requirements, acquisition, exploitation and sustainment (both organic and contractual), management concepts, funding procedures, and cost, schedule, and performances evaluation methodology.

Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and policies in technical intelligence processes, requirement formulation, validation, and acquisition/exploitation techniques, as well as knowledge of the organizational responsibilities of the various elements of NASIC required to effectively generate acquisition requirements and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) funding packages.

Knowledge of NASIC, USAF, and DoD financial management policies, practices, and procedures including programming, budgeting, and contracting, and receiving and processing funds from multiple funding streams.

Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute budgets and financial goals in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of the organization.

Knowledge of federal contracting and procurement regulations, procedures, and practices; and the requirements, techniques, procedures, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.

Skill in and ability to prepare written and oral communication to express oneself and clearly communicate policies, processes, and procedures, and to make written and oral presentations to NASIC, Air Force, and DoD management.

Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is covered by the DCIPS, and as such will subject the incumbent to those examinations and or tests that are necessary to obtain and retain a security clearance and any special accesses required by the position in accordance with AFI 36-11 0 1.

This position is a testing designated position and as such requires periodic urinalysis testing.

Failure to comply with any of the special requirements, when required, will subject the incumbent of this position to reassignment or disciplinary adverse actions, including demotion or removal.

Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IA W 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. 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:

Serves as the financial plans and program analyst for NASIC/GXF & GXK. Plans, develops, executes, and manages funding and program control functions as defined in AFI 99-114.

Identifies external funding sources, accomplishes acquisition and exploitation related financial planning and prepares, consolidates, and submits related documents as required.

Performs other assigned duties as directed, within NASIC's FMP and GXK roles and responsibilities. Conducts contract management techniques for GXK and FME support contracts.