Financial ManagementCost Estimating Specialist

- Responsible for planning programming scheduling budgeting evaluation of cost and schedule performance status-management reporting reprogramming and other financial management functions related to assigned programs.
- Analyzes budgetary requirements and prepares budgets. Provides advice and guidance to program managers on the interpretation of budget policy and the formulation of budget requests in support of the five-to-seven year system development cycle.
- Translates raw requirements data submitted by program managers into comprehensive resource exhibits/narratives for timely submission into Planning Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) resource cycle for the purpose of achieving balanced information operations resource programs and effective execution of available resources.
- Accurately addresses variances between programmed and actual execution rates after meticulous analyses and coordinations with program managers or other DoD and Federal agencies.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires access to Top Secret to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504 Title V of Public Law 99-569 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 as codified in Sec 1601 Chap 83 of Title 10 United
• DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 2005
• If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is Acquisition Category K Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: In-depth knowledge of the principles practices policies and laws of budgeting and financial administration to plan schedule and budget for complex multi-phased programs. Ability to evaluate cost and schedule performance conduct variance analysis and perform reprogramming actions. Skill in utilizing specialized financial systems to gather analyze and synthesize diverse financial data into comprehensive budget estimates and status-management reports.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the policies principles concepts guidance procedures techniques and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data.
2. Knowledge of DoD acquisition requirements development and approval processes.
3. Knowledge of the requirements techniques procedures and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
4. Skill in formulating justifying and/or analyzing financial requirements of the assigned program.
5. Ability to gather assemble and analyze data using financial systems to prepare budget estimates develop alternatives and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

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.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.