Information Systems Management Specialist

Army Transportation•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

Serves as an Information Systems Management Specialist under the Chief, Business Management Branch. Leads IT resource planning and requirements development for long-range initiatives, including joint and multi-service programs supporting Department of War missions worldwide. Develops and defends budget plans, manages program resources and financial activity, evaluates technology investments, and briefs senior leaders on financial status and funding needs.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience executing budgetary financial management for major organizational programs or departments to ensure proper funding allocation and compliance with financial guidelines.
One year of specialized experience administering resource programs using appropriated funding or working capital/revolving fund structures to optimize fiscal flexibility and account execution.
One year of specialized experience evaluating organizational budget and resource programs through continuous planning, monitoring, and analysis to improve operational effectiveness and cost efficiency.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent, GS-12.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must meet the eligibility requirements of one or more of the listed employment authority categories.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Develop annual and multi-year budget estimates using historical trends, mission requirements, and projected program needs.
Prepare and defend budget plans and resource requests to senior leaders and board members to secure program and project funding.
Monitor fiscal-year plans, obligations, expenditures, and financial activity to maintain resource accountability.
Evaluate proposed technology investments through cost studies and feasibility reviews to identify effective solutions.
Assess information technology requirements requests and establish procedures for managing multi-year program budgets.
Brief senior leadership on program and project financial status through reports and presentations to support executive decisions and ensure compliance with approved funding levels.
Resolve complex funding conflicts and resource discrepancies across departments to sustain fully funded, operational projects.