Command Financial Manager

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Forces - Northern (SPACEFOR-NORTH) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Command Financial Manager (NH-0501-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: We are seeking an elite financial expert to serve as the Command Financial Manager for the U.S. Space Force's Northern Component (USSPACEFOR-NORTH), where you will take the helm of our financial enterprise in direct support of the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) mission. In this critical role, you will be the command's strategic authority on all fiscal matters, masterfully guiding the entire budget lifecycle from initial formulation and planning to meticulous execution and transparent reporting. The ideal candidate is a recognized leader in Department of Defense finance, ready to ensure robust financial stewardship and empower a vital national defense mission. The ideal candidate is a seasoned financial professional with extensive budget execution experience at the Headquarters, Major Command (MAJCOM), or Field Command (FLDCOM) level. This individual is highly skilled in analyzing financial reports, meticulously tracking spending, and accurately forecasting future needs. Furthermore, the candidate will leverage these skills to identify emerging financial trends, project year-end requirements, and take proactive steps to ensure all funds are utilized effectively and in full compliance with the law. Keys Skills and Abilities: 1. Expert knowledge of legislation, Congressional, DoD, DAF, and USSF policies, processes, procedures, precedents, regulations and requirements which govern programming and budgeting and their use throughout the program and budget cycle to perform such functions as developing current multi-year program requirements plans, and timetables; to assure that budgetary forecasts, estimates, and submission conform to requirements, guidelines, and financial objectives, and to develop budgetary guidance for and to review the formulation, justification, and execution of financial programs. 2. Expert knowledge of all phases of the Federal budget process and the DOD planning, programming, and budgeting/execution systems. Professional knowledge of accounting practices, methods, techniques, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Knowledge of and skill in applying information pertaining to legislation, budget, oversight, automated systems, Air Force and joint strategic capabilities and operations. 3. Skill in organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating budgetary data project results based on alternatives selected. Ability to apply various analytical methodologies and techniques to various requirements. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

The 0501 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Evaluations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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