Financial Management Analyst

Air Force Civilian Career Training•Peterson AFB, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a formal, temporary career-broadening assignment intended to provide developmental experience that broadens the skills and/or leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager or executive. The assignment is limited to 36 months and is located at Peterson AFB, Colorado. The position provides financial and accounting analysis, advice, and oversight for Space Operations Command Deltas, Garrisons, and bases. It involves applying accounting standards and policies, analyzing complex financial issues, working with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and advising on command funding and fiscal matters. This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified position; the incumbent must comply with the applicable certification program.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must sign a mobility agreement.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance.
Must meet specialized experience requirements, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
Federal applicants must have at least 52 weeks at GS-11 or higher (or equivalent) to meet the General Schedule time-in-grade requirement when applicable.
Must comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting procedures and the Chief Financial Officer's Act.
Knowledge of financial management systems and concepts, generally accepted accounting principles and standards, and the ability to apply concepts and techniques from related disciplines.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports, schedules, and statements.
Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and briefings; plan and organize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish effective relationships and gain cooperation from management at various levels in federal and/or private sectors.
Specialized experience includes knowledge of accounting policies and requirements established by DoD, OMB, GAO, FASAB, Treasury, or Congress; accounting theories and methods; auditing; accounting systems analysis; and adapting accounting and analytical techniques to solve problems and advise managers.
Specialized experience also includes knowledge of automated accounting systems and skill using computer operations, electronic communications, spreadsheet analysis, and database creation and use to prepare reports, schedules, and statements.

Responsibilities

Perform career-broadening assignments and serve as a command financial analyst, analyzing complex financial and accounting issues and proposing policy modifications for Space Operations Command Deltas, Garrisons, and bases.
Provide accounting advice and guidance on operating policies and fiscal matters; apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); ensure accounting procedures and internal controls support correct transaction treatment and compliance with Chief Financial Officer's Act requirements.
Review policy changes issued by higher authorities in the Federal Government.
Support accounting and financial management programs involving multiple operating accounting systems; apply accounting theory and practices to resolve problems and improve program operations.
Conduct complex studies and analyses of accounting operations; prepare specialized accounting and financial statements, reports, and other accounting information.
Interpret accounting reports, statements, and data for command Deltas, Garrisons, bases, program managers, management, and other agencies; participate in oversight of accounting for operating programs.
Serve as a key liaison with DFAS; work with senior DFAS accountants to develop joint command and DFAS accounting policies and procedures for Delta, Garrison, and base levels.
Resolve complex accounting and disbursing issues involving Deltas, Garrisons, bases, and DFAS; interpret and evaluate DFAS, Space Force, and Air Force guidance for command-specific problems.
Analyze the effects of policy changes on accounting procedures, practices, and systems.
Advise the Command's Budget Analysis Division on policies and guidance related to fund requirements, extraordinary expenses, fund availability, cost-center reports, and funding deficiencies.
Provide opinions on proper use of funds and the Anti-Deficiency Act; review obligations, expenditures, reimbursable orders, and requests for accuracy and propriety under public law.
Monitor fiscal year-end closings to help ensure there are no Anti-Deficiency Act violations.