LEAD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST- (DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY)

Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in leading a financial management team; performing complex budget formulation, execution, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities; developing cost estimates and funding justifications; and analyzing financial data to resolve funding issues and advise leadership on resource requirements. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of Congressional, agency and OMB financial management and program objectives. Knowledge of computerized financial systems and budgetary processes and procedures; precedents and controls; and policy, guidelines and regulations for providing procedural guidance on budget administration. Basic knowledge of personnel safety, security and management, EEO regulations, procedures and practices, and Merit System principles and intent. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long-range funding needs and to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies. Ability to utilize AoP principles and concepts to lead a team of subordinate personnel through coaching, communication, planning, organizing, and direction to facilitate work assignments. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and funding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems. Ability to lead a team, devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's or advanced degree in business administration, economics, finance, or another related field is highly desirable. Experience with multiple appropriations and reimbursable customer orders is also highly desirable. This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 25 AUG 2026, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date. 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. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Team Leader responsible to their supervisors or managers for assuring that the work of their assigned team is carried out by performing a range of planning, coordinating, coaching, facilitating, and related supportive duties and responsibilities. This position performs official lead duties over three (or more), subordinate professional employees with primarily journeyman level job experience by directing/overseeing projects and assignments.