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 to serve as the senior resource analyst, performing complex resource management functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of various appropriated funds budgeted for the Alaskan Command (ALCOM). Responsibilities Formulates, establishes, and implements financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, budgeting, funding, forecasting, and status of funds. Ensures proper execution of the ALCOM budget. Provides financial advisory services for a segment of the ALCOM budget. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Provides technical and administrative supervision to the limited number of staff (typically less than five positions with at least one civilian) in the Financial Management Office, duties requiring less than 25% of work time. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert and in-depth knowledge of the DOD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System to properly execute the ALCOM budget. Advanced knowledge of budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and other DOD, Joint, AF, and USNORTHCOM guidelines which apply to ALCOM programs; sources, types, and methods of funding; and budgetary and financial relationships between assigned budget(s) and budgets and programs of other DOD components and organizations to analyze financial activities, develop talking papers, and provide ad hoc reports. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: 1. Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to budget formulation and financial management. And knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD, OSD and Air Force organizations involved with financial management matters. 2. Knowledge of revolving funds and annual and multiple-year appropriations; their characteristics, uses, applications, and data structures. And knowledge of the DOD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process and its products, terminology, and guidance documents, including DOD budget and financial management regulations, OMB Circulars, and Congressional legislation. 3. Ability to plan, organize, mentor, motivate, and direct a budget team in the use of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usages to effectively complete assignments. 4. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management. 5. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, operations, and staff of a small organization. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.