Location: Suitland, MD
Company: U.S. Department Of Education
and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment To meet the minimum qualifications, you must show that you possess all of the Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed.
These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, senior level experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading and managing a comprehensive program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements
by the closing date of this announcement. If hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated.
Once permitted to return to the office building, you will be expected to do so within 30 calendar days of receiving notification. At that time, you may be eligible to continue to telework or work remotely two or more days a pay period consistent with the Census Bureau's flexible telework and remote work policies and approval from your supervisor. Conditions of Employment: U. S. Citizenship. Background investigation and/or security
clearance is required. One-year probationary period may be required.
Public Financial Disclosure (SF-278 filing within 30 days is required). Designated and/or random drug testing may be required. Qualifications Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): ECQ #1 - Leading Change: involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision.
ECQ #2-Leading People: involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflict. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building. ECQ #3 - Results Driven: involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility. ECQ #4 - Business Acumen: involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management. ECQ #5 - Building Coalitions: involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy and Influencing/Negotiating. Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning and Public Service Motivation. Professional and Technical Qualifications (PTQs): PTQ #1 - Demonstrated broad senior-level experience leading and understanding of strategic, financial, and operational planning and experience overseeing the development and implementation of policies and a multi-year strategic plan that includes and defines the financial needs of an organization.
PTQ #2 - Ability to oversee and carry out detailed financial management of centralized and decentralized financial management programs including providing effective financial management advice and assistance to senior management officials. PTQ #3 - Experience managing a functionally diverse workforce; thorough knowledge of financial management processes; an understanding of budget, financial and cost accounting and reporting; and familiarity with automated financial systems; and Federal contracting policies, principles, and practice.
For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at www. opm. gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/ Example ECQ statements are available at http: //www. opm. gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012. pdf Additional information Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees.
The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278), within 30 days after his/her appointment, and then annually thereafter. Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U. S. C. 3302 and 3361. Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, political affiliation, interactionual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
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identify improperly recorded costs, and reallocate cost to ensure they are recorded in proper cost structure. Incumbent will utilize GFEBS to inform managers of the cost of performing various functions associate with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Service Support Programs (SSP) and assist them in using their funds in a more cost efficient and cost-effective manner in support of their goals.
Incumbent furnishes advice and assistance to management on accounting and financial management matters, analyzes information, resolves conflicting data, and formulates recommendations for management decisions. Coordinates and integrates analytical activities related to cost accounting and management.
Using appropriate costing methodologies, the incumbent develops cost accounting data to provide accurate and timely financial information to satisfy command information requirements and to document full costs of installation activities.
Accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards are used to in internal matters involving regulatory requirements, statutory provisions, in internal matters involving regulatory requirements, statutory provisions, procedures, systems, or problems arising from changes in mission, programs or organizational structure. Monitors and assists in implementation of approved and directed procedural and cost management changes. Evaluates proposed regulatory
changes and employee suggestions referred by the USPFO and provides comments and recommendations.
30%2. Managerial Accounting: Provides accounting advice and recommendations to program managers and the installation staff. Determines, selects, organizes, and analyzes appropriate data for the effectiveness and/or efficiency of operations for use in executing performance measurements. Interprets financial management policy and provides guidance to staff elements. Identifies, monitors and reports trends and performance measurements that will aid managers in making financial management decisions. Manages the General Ledger to ensure the reconciliation of all General Ledger Tie Point issues and taking corrective action to input or reverse spending chain transaction or coordination with the DFAS Tie Point team for GFEBS Tier 2 corrections.
Reviews and analyzes General Ledge Abnormal Balances, and takes corrective action to correct, or coordinates with the DFAS General Ledger team for correction. Participates in formal briefings and meetings to provide advice and assistance. 30%3. Plans, coordinates, and performs comprehensive reviews, special studies, and selective internal examinations of USPFO functions pertaining to cost management environment under the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and its interfacing feeder systems (STANFINS/AFCOS, SPS, DTS, DCPS, GCSS-A, ODS, FCM, IATS).
Conducts detailed analysis on Interfacing System Information Documents (IDOCs) and takes corrective action to ensure proper system master data allows for proper interfacing. Manages the Interfund process to ensure all transactions are appropriately cleared from the Interfund Uncleared List. Corrective action includes detailed analysis and collaboration with the DFAS Defense Cash Accounting Ability System team and the DFAS del Mar team. Applies a knowledge of military and civilian pay entitlements and allowances and military and civilian travel entitlements; knowledge of the USPFO organization, mission, and functions; a thorough understanding of management, organization, and resources utilization policies and principles, and knowledge of review and analysis techniques including statistical sampling techniques and procedures.
Identifies such problems as document flow and controls, inaccurate records and reports, regulatory compliance, conflicts with regulatory guidance, and correctness of payment and accounting for public funds. Analyzes and evaluates findings, determines types of corrective/improvement actions needed, and develops formal reports for submission to the Financial Manager.
Recommends changes to procedures and practices covering all functional areas, additional training, and changes in the utilization of resources. (30%)4. Confers with representatives of other local offices/directorates to resolve USPFO problems associated with improper cost management attributable to functions under their jurisdiction. Confers with representative of higher headquarters or other agencies to coordinate scheduled assistance visits, furnish requested data or information concerning completed or ongoing local reviews/projects, respond to questions, provide on-site assistance, discuss identified but not fully resolved problems, and obtain additional information to accomplish required/recommended actions and/or future program efforts.
(10%)Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.2.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this positions.3. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.4. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Qualifications SECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : at least one year of specialized experience in the applicable career field at the GS-09 level (or at a level comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 level if Military or outside the Federal service) Quality of Experience - Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.
The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. If you are claiming veteran's preference , you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference. - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, " Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).
If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service. www. vaforvets. va. gov/vaforvets/hr/Pages/Federal-Hiring-Process. asp#veteranspreference How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the backssment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Professional, comprehensive knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting and organizational or program practices, policies, and functions sufficient to independently plan and conduct a variety of assignments or investigations and analyze accounting systems or modify and adapt conventional accounting and analytical techniques to solve a variety of accounting problems.
Performs advanced level of accounting, cost, and performance analysis functions to improve financial management and mission accomplishment and in support of resource management policies and objectives. Supports state Army National Guard programs, ensuring efficient and effective use of organization resources. Main responsibility is to serve as the financial expert for the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) in a cost management environment under the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
Skill to keep accounting data processing through local, Army-wide and Do D accounting systems IAW regulatory requirements to satisfy management's information requirements. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, commonly used cost management and cost accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of auditing principles and practices and skill to review audits to identify and recommend solutions for resource management problems Knowledge of budgeting and analysis to support the ISA program and relate this knowledge to the needs to serviced organizations. Ability to work independently on routine and continuing assignments.
Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e. g. 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc. ) of employment and duties performed.2. Other supporting documents : This position is open to On-Board Federal Employees of the Maryland National Guard only. Applicants must submit current copies of their SF-50 to verify eligibility. 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. 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. PDN-9ae5ee19-b9ed-4668-994a-8fb68c844da9
Milestone decision. Designs and performs various analytical studies using scientific methods. The work involves the systematic examination of alternative courses of action in terms of effectiveness and cost to help clarify relevant choices and their implications.
The employee is responsible for establishing working relationships to support and resolve problems and difficulties. Plans, establishes, monitors, and participates in the control and responsibility for the formulation, presentation, and execution of Project Manager (PM) programs involving life cycle program plans, assigned systems and equipment. The work requires expert knowledge of the principles of operation research and an
advanced professional knowledge of analytical concepts, mathematics, and statistics as the analyst performs a broad range of analyses entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, and new technologies.
Performs life cycle analysis and economic analysis studies for major phases of varied equipment/systems using mathematical models, matrices, simulation models, ACEIT, and other parametric models. Applies competence in rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis to design, develop, and adapt statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques for the analysis of production. Develops and structures the problem and establishes procedures for
obtaining data and determines variables that are relevant to the problem.
Draw conclusions from studies and formulates recommendations concerning program approaches to management for decision-making purposes. Performs broad range of cost and/or economic analysis assignments involving unique problems, requirements for creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Provides authoritative interpretation of DOD, DA, and AMC guidelines and regulations concerning production, cost and economic analysis requirements and techniques. Establishes contractual data requirements for monitoring contractor performance. Develops recommendations regarding appropriate actions to resolve issues and problems.
Performs an in-depth analysis of budget requests, considers unforeseen factors in development and production, shift in project direction and emphasis and/or requests not included in planned programs and explores alternative sources of funding. Develops justification and impact statements and compiles data. Forecasts and executes the prior, current, and budget year programs. Develops, formulates, and prepares required data and assorted narrative justifications for long-range budget exercises. Qualifications: 5 or more equivalent years of experience in analysis and technical management are required Must have experience developing a Life Cycle Cost estimate using Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) in support of a Milestone decision Experience with generating milestone documentation is a plus Good communication skills and familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition policies are required Parametric cost estimating Life cycle cost analysis Cost estimating relationships and model development Cost risk analysis Cost-benefit analysis Performance measurement (earned value) Project forecasting and risk backssment Software cost estimating BA or BS degree is desired.
A degree in Operations Research, Business, Math, or the sciences is preferred. About Semper Valens Solutions : Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success.
Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, interaction, religion, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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and recommends corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost as well as overall program accomplishments. Documents and provides results of specific business process re-engineering initiatives and alternative action proposals. Monitors individual project objectives, milestones, and budgets within the overall program objectives.
Prepares correspondence relevant to projects/programs. Responsible for a variety of administrative, business and operational functions necessary to run a government program(s) efficiently. Qualifications: AA or 2 year technical school in one of the following: Business or related field. A minimum of five (5) years related experience. Five (5) years
military service can be substituted/utilized as related experience. Knowledge of Do D funding process, program office estimate (POE) development, and budget forecasting.
Experience with Do D 5000, FAR, DFARS, and AFARS. Experience with Standard Operations and Maintenance Army Research and Development System (SOMARDS), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) About Semper Valens Solutions : Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative,
cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success.
Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, interaction, religion, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Preparing/Reviewing request for funds documents Advising Product Office staff on all BMD submissions Tracking and consolidating budget impact statements to congressional RFIs Managing BMD and programmatic taskers Assisting with consolidation and submission of the Annual Report Coordinate with Product Office to defend program during budget execution reviews Utilize various Do D financial applications (PMRT, LMP, GFEBS-SA) Assist with preparation of End of Month execution charts Strong written and verbal skills.
Skilled in MS Teams and able to project data during meetings. Skilled with Excel and pivot tables Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Business, Accounting,
Finance or Economics. A minimum of one (1) to seven (7) year's experience managing government programs. Four (4) additional years of related experience will substitute for bachelor's degree.
About Semper Valens Solutions : Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's
success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes.
We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, interaction, religion, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Management Regulation Guide. Analyzes budgetary impacts of new or revised legislations, policies, or procedures. Reviews Unliquidated Obligations and provides guidance to the Program Analyst and Product Manager on where funding could be adjusted. Is familiar with the Defense Travel System and creating Lines of Accounting for travel.
Has experience creating financial documents and running financial reports in systems such as Standard Operations and Maintenance Army Research and Development System (SOMARDS), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS), Defense Travel System (DTS)BS). Participates in year-end closing to ensure
proper and full use of provided funds, with no anti-deficiency violation. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Accounting. A minimum of one (1) to four (4) years experience providing budget analysis for multiple large projects.
Strong analytical ability required. Four (4) additional years of related experience will substitute for bachelor's degree. About Semper Valens Solutions: Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain
a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success.
Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, interaction, religion, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-xyz X.
Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions: /careers
