Summary The position is located within the ATO, Technical Operations, District/Technical Services, Operational Support Staff. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to management with budget formulation and execution within an assigned area of responsibility. Responsibilities FV-G Level Performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments and acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility within the office. The incumbent plans, develops, monitors, and presents briefings while making recommendations to District/Technical Services in Financial and Fiscal program areas. Incumbent interprets guidelines and provides management advice and counsel on the operation of an extensive budget program. Serves as liaison between District/TS and other Technical Operations organizations, as well as the regional office or service center. Supports ATO objectives to direct highly technical, complex, professional work for the development of a key agency budget tracking/reconciling program. Store Credit Program, and performance plan (financial plan) program. Duties are performed independently, under minimal supervision. Collects and analyzes data/information; conducts research; applies policies and procedures; identifies problems; and works with higher level and lower level professionals in day-to-day operations. Uses appropriate automated budget tools such as REGIS and DELPHI to allocate, track, reconcile and report the status of funds. Develops/ prepares spreadsheets, financial reports, statements and data of both factual and analytical nature. Works closely with first level managers and support personnel providing guidance and oversight to assist them with their local budgets. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects. Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments. May perform other duties as assigned. FV-H Level Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities. Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments may include maintaining line of sight when establishing District/Technical Services goals, ensuring they fall within the FAA goals and objectives. Determines the soundness of the goals and objectives within the established programs by identifying and analyzing actual or potential problem areas, trends, significant program accomplishments, areas of imbalance, or other factors in the program areas. Recommends changes in program objectives, operations, and resource utilization. Assists in the planning and integration of new programs or new staff into existing programs in order to maximize program effectiveness. Analyzes and evaluates office procedures in support of existing programs, as well as workload and distribution from the aspect of optimum office efficiency and effectiveness. Serves as an organization's principal budget expert and, as such, is responsible in assisting the organization's management in the formulation and use of best practices while assisting with the execution of budget matters. Based on analysis of current and projected program requirements and initiatives, compiles annual budget. Projections must include both financial and analysis monitors and narrative expenditures justification and makes to support sound the changes relative based on benefits trend and costs analysis, of the merit and program. deficiency Evaluates situations, and known or anticipated program requirements. Recommends constructive alternatives and sound resolutions for narrative justification for budget submission. Resolves most problems without help of manager. May perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications FV-G TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG-10/11) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes experience planning, developing, monitoring, coordinating, and executing actions to manage a variety of administrative programs related to budget tracking and reconciling. OR Education Substitution: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as Accounting, Business Management, or Finance. OR Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp for more information. FV-H TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (FG 12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, FV-G (FG 10-11). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes experience planning, developing, monitoring, coordinating, and executing actions to manage a variety of administrative programs related to budget tracking and reconciling. Management of budget requirements by allocating, monitoring and analyzing budgets in compliance with regulatory guidance. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education Information Regarding KSA's As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. FAA employees, their spouses and minor children may not hold stock or any other securities interest in an airline, aircraft manufacturing company, or in a supplier of components of parts to an aircraft manufacturing company. This prohibition is effective on the date of your appointment. If selected, your acceptance of the agency's final offer means you agree to comply with this prohibition. Questions may be directed to an agency ethics official at 9-faa-agc-ethics-office@faa.gov. NOTES: 1. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be considered. 2. Interviews will be conducted IAW PASS-ATO Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. 3. Equal or lower pay band/level applications will be accepted. 4. This position may be filled at either the FV-G or FV-H level. 5. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 6. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement upon entry on duty. 7. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working\_here/benefits 8. Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov. and reference the announcement number. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Holli Malaske at (405) 954-0166. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA