Business Financial Analyst at Washington Navy Yard

JOB SUMMARY:

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This position is located at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office for Aircraft Carriers (PEO Carriers), Future Aircraft Carriers Program Office (PMS 378) at the Washington Navy Yard.  You will be responsible for overall management and guidance in balancing the many factors required to establish program priorities, milestones and strategic goals.  You will provide management in the acquisition and development of the aircraft carrier force encompassing design, development and acquisition of the future aircraft carriers, as well as maintenance, life-cycle support and modernization of the current carrier fleet to support the Chief of Naval Operation’s 30 year shipbuilding plan.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• You must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

DUTIES:Back to top

As the Business Financial Manager for the Future Aircraft Carriers Program Office,  your duties will include, but not be limited to:

· Advising and leading project managers in developing, organizing, analyzing, executing and monitoring planned requirements;

· Administering the ship/systems acquisition processes, policies, regulations, principles and practices for all elements of program management;

· Leading accountability of program management through the phases of system acquisition and sustainment;

· Providing oversight of future carrier financial resources;

· Leading or guiding team members in the financial management tracking, execution and budgeting of Future Carrier budgets; and

· Coordinating the development and reporting of the Earned Value Management (EVM) to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.   Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

 

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 pay band (equivalent to GS-12/13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing, supervising, or managing administrative work of a fiscal, financial management, accounting or budgetary nature related to shipbuilding or conversion. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.   Examples of qualifying experience include:

· providing guidance to program leadership on matters relating to financial policies, planning, resource management or procurement;

· utilizing financial management systems to plan or develop program budgets;

· developing obligation plans in accordance with program objectives;

·  interpreting the impact of budgetary or program changes to financial planning or strategies; or

· preparing and presenting status reports on program obligations and expenditures.

 

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

 

 

This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and requires additional training, experience and possibly education.   Applicants should meet the DAWIA Certification requirements for the Business Financial Management Career Field and be certified at Level III at the time of application.   If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Career Field and Certification Level information in your resume.  

Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.   Certification requirements may be viewed at http://icatalog.dau.mil/ .  

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.   You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.  

 

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.   To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.

 

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

 

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

A SECRET security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.  If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume. 

Some positions may be covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and have a Quality Ranking Factor that will be used to differentiate best-qualified candidates. 

 

The Quality Ranking Factor is certification at the appropriate level in the appropriate career field for the grade of the position to be filled:  Level I for Basic or Entry Level; Level II for Intermediate Level; Level III for Advanced Level.  In addition for GS-14 and GS-15 positions, the Quality Ranking Factor includes membership in the Acquisition Corps.
Career Fields and their certifications requirements may be viewed at http://icatalog.dau.mil/. 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies: 

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR SHIP ACQUISITION
• FINANCIAL PLANNING AND EVALUATION
• ANALYTICAL ABILTIY
• ORAL COMMUNICATION

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

 

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

Country: USA, State: Dist of Columbia, City: Washington Navy Yard, Company: Naval Sea Systems Command.