Financial Planning Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The position serves as a Financial Planning Specialist within the Planning & Operations Branch and is a recognized subject matter expert in the area of budget and contract teams. The Branch serves as AHRs primary budget and contract management organization, responsible for recommendations, formulation, analysis and execution of AHRs budget and associate functions.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for formulating, advising, coordinating, and executing policies and procedures to ensure the financial stability of business management programs. This includes supporting long-term budget planning, integrating account and budget data to assist in program planning and decision-making, providing oversight support to contracting activities, and advising on AHRs budget. The role involves utilizing and applying experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to funding allocations, monitoring performance against expenditures, and conducting complex analyses of payroll, resource allocations, spend plans, variance analysis, contracts, and funds reconciliation.

Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and Line of Business and/or Staff Office (LOB/SO) as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/ policies/issues. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs, and other work activities for internal and external distribution.

Advises on AHR budget management program, encompassing the formulation, justification, and presentation of the offices multi-year budget. The incumbent works with staff in developing and reviewing annual budget submissions, hiring plans, spend plans, and contracts. Additionally, responsibilities include monitoring AHRs budget and contract functions, ensuring effective recommendations, formulation, analysis, and execution of budgetary processes. They provide financial and staffing strategic and operational advice and reports to the Division Director, Deputy Executive Director, Executive Director and AHR senior leaders. Fine attention to detail is critical to the success of this position.

The role also involves applying knowledge of the technical aspects of the work by participating in the design, operation, and management of automated budgetary systems and leading the development of budgetary reports and costing methodologies. Applies a detailed knowledge of budget and other administrative policies and procedures. They apply a thorough understanding of management and strategic planning principles and integrate the work of multiple organizations. The incumbent leads large project/program teams; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
May be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

Experience developing and establishing comprehensive fiscal and accounting tools and techniques that enable internal controls;

Interpreting and applying fiscal policies to define and develop internal procedures relating to budget execution, reporting, and oversight to prevent or predict potential issues, and propose recommendations to senior leadership to address or mitigate fiscal and operational risk;

Managing and obligating funds for shared services such as working capital funds, reimbursable services, or corporately assessed funds; and

Conducting analysis, interpreting, and providing advice on the application of appropriation law, legislation, legal decisions and opinions, regulations, and directives.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

ALL applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) resume with complete work history; and

(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $92,964 - $144,121

Job Ident #: 820525400

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