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Must apply at USAJOBS at:    https://www.usajobs.gov/job/795522100

About the Position: At full performance, performs budget and program analysis functions as a District Office staff specialist for assigned programs, projects and activities in major Operations Division business lines.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Formulates budget and cost estimates to support plans and programs for various sections within the project.
• Accumulates, consolidates, and analyzes budgetary data against established criteria, trends and experience factor
• Advises on adjustments which may be required by reprogramming and reschedules budgeted features to meet needs.
• Initiates contract purchase requests and commitments (PRC) for recurring utility and service contracts.
• Serves as fund control officer for the various sections, providing explanations and guidance on procedures for preparation of documents, i.e., CEFMS documents such as PRCs, supply requisition documents, and travel requests.
• Writes Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for contracting actions.
• Provides budget guidance to the OPM, AO, and Program Managers on budget requirements and prepares required financial analyses and reports including requesting additional funds if necessary.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain Financial Management Certification Level 1 within 24 months of being appointed.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working with budgets or accounting information; AND experience using automated financial tools to input financial data or extract reports containing budgetary information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance, Business Administration, etc. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in