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, 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.
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.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

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

Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans’ documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 202-267-7032 or 1-866-291-3009 on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

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 #: 820526300

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