Financial Management Systems Instructor with Security Clearance

Duties Serves as a Financial Management Trainer for a highly mobile Operational Support Team (OST) which prepares and trains Financial Management (FM) units in all components of the Army. Provides realistic technical training for Accounting, Commercial Vendor Services, Pay Support, Electronic Commerce, Financial Management Operations, Internal Control, Disbursing, and Instructor Led Training. Develops financial management systems training. Executes financial management training events and technical readiness validation exercises for Financial Management units across all components of the Army. Provides input and advise on: infusion of training new technology and systems; support of systems training and exercises in support of contingency operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen. This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. Suitable for Federal employment. Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). This notice is issued under the "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021, Section 1117 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Obtain and maintain FM Certification. Qualifications Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement. Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility if outside the Federal service. For the GS-12: Specialized experience is maintaining multiple Financial Management systems and developing and executing financial management training; such as disbursing, e-commerce and military pay. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Competencies: Communication, Decision Support, and Financial Management Systems Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of Education for experience at the GS-12 level. USAFMCOM has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified candidates possessing a finance, accounting, management, or actuarial science degree, or a related degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study, or equivalent experience, related to the functions of the position to be filled. Additional information Selectees new to the federal government will be set at the step 01 A one year probationary or trial period may be required. PCS May Be Authorized. Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentives May Be Authorized. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification in accordance with Army FM Certification Policy Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position. If you are transitioning from a position with DoD FM Certification requirements, you are now required to adhere to Army FM Certification Policy. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. For more information on veterans' preference click here . Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here ). The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. The view this policy, please copy and paste the following web address into your web browser: . This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here . You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE. Transcripts (if applicable) If you are substituting education for specialized experience you must submit all of your transcripts. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating. SF-50 - (if applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees- with the exception of current permanent ARMY FMCOM employees, please provide your most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional tenure and the highest grade held on a permanent basis. Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a 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 submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and wha