Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior financial management subject matter expert to instruct the advanced level of financial management education to functional senior-level leaders in the Department of Defense, covering 29 Defense Agencies and all six military services (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard). Responsibilities Serves as Financial Management SME applying the full range of Financial Management (budget, cost, accounting/finance, etc.) knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) in planning developing and managing course curriculum for the Defense Financial Management Course (DFMC) and Air and Space Force Professional Financial Management Course (PFMC). Manages, instructs and applies in classroom or virtual setting the formulation, establishment, and implementation of financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, cost, budgeting (formulation, development, and execution of financial plans), funding, forecasting, and status of funds, and how best to advise decision makers at all levels of operations (tactical, operational, strategic). Manages, instructs, and applies in classroom or virtual setting how to calculate complex cost estimates of multi-million dollar defense acquisition programs to include the assessment, analysis, and evaluation of cost estimates to support economic analysis, business case analysis, and special studies and how best to advise decision makers at all levels of operations (tactical, operational, strategic). Researches, develops, revises and recommends updates to Department of Air Force Financial Management career field manager (who serves as the DoD Executive Agent for this joint school) course materials in accordance with established learning objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of the concepts, principles, practices laws, and regulations governing cost analysis, cost research and budget activities as well as the financial and budgetary relationships between subordinate and most senior levels of financial management and budgeting within the DoD financial management community FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge of tactical and operational level budget or cost functions, interrelated activities and statutory and regulatory requirements of a wide variety of DoD, military department, or Defense Agencies' activities. Knowledge of financial management program policies, principles, and practices AND knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques and objectives. Skilled in applying adult education instruction techniques. Skilled in communicating complex principles to students in understandable terms and assisting students who require additional instruction. Ability to effectively communicate with others both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems questions relating to work. Ability to effectively advise decision makers on operational and functional courses of action based on critical analysis of financial management and other data. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.