Financial Management Analyst at Office of the Secretary of Defense

About the role

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) (OUSW(C)), Human Capital and Resource Management (HC&RM) Directorate, Enterprise Performance & Analysis (EPA). The directorate serves as the departlnent's hub for integrated business operations and is leading the critical Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) reform efforts to enhance resource allocation and decision-making. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P. L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5 U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Analyze and assist in the implementation of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) reform initiatives, supporting the design and integration of new financial models, business processes, and data systems. Perform in-depth investment portfolio analysis and draft authoritative briefings, analytical reports, and decision papers to support senior executive leadership in shaping Departmental resource allocation. Monitor key performance indicators to identify systemic barriers to budget execution under new reform paradigms and recommend viable solutions to management. Serve as a primary representative and key liaison for PPBE reform implementation, collaborating with Military Departments and OSD components, and preparing background materials to defend financial plans to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Participate in, and occasionally lead, sub-groups within cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and working groups to build consensus among stakeholders on strategic resourcing options. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience: 1) Coordinates the integration of PPBE reform strategies within acquisition modernization forums; 2) Draft authoritative briefings, analytical reports, and decision papers; and 3) Analyze data to prepare, justify and route complex reprogramming actions and funds transfers. .You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience: 1) Directing the implementation of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) reform initiatives; 2) Evaluates the complex intersection between overarching financial management frameworks, federal appropriations law, and defense acquisition regulations; and 3) Initiates complex reprogramming actions and funds transfers, ensuring alignment with congressional intent and Departmental mandates. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. 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It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.