SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL MANAGMENT SPECIALIST

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. Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. Mastery of Financial Management (FM) principles, practices, policies, and systems to lead and integrate squadronwide FM operations, including budget formulation and execution, funds control, accounting/financial reporting, and financial services. Applies FM concepts to complex operations to ensure resource allocation, execution, and reporting are precise, compliant, and mission aligned. Provides decision-quality financial analysis and advisory support to commanders and senior leaders to enable informed resource decisions that support organizational goals and mission requirements. 2. Knowledge of the installation and squadron mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operating environment sufficient to provide high-level staff guidance; translate mission requirements into FM priorities; and participate in developing goals, objectives, and local policies/procedures that enable mission execution. 3. Knowledge of internal controls and audit readiness concepts and practices, including FIAR objectives, control design/testing, documentation, corrective action tracking, and compliance execution, strengthen financial integrity, reduce risk, and improve auditability across squadron financial processes. Applies knowledge of FIAR objectives to establish and refine internal accounting controls, correct deficiencies, and produce audit-ready documentation. Develops or modifies methods to resolve complex issues and leads base-level FIAR activities to safeguard public funds, ensure compliance, and enhance auditability. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of supervisory leadership and workforce management to plan, organize, and direct an organization through subordinate supervisors; mentor, motivate, and appraise staff; execute key supervisory responsibilities including performance management, workforce development, grievance handling, and training oversight; and apply safety, security, and EEO/MEO requirements to ensure compliance with governing directives, protect sensitive financial information, and sustain a safe, secure, diverse, and discrimination-free workplace in support of the commander's priorities. 5. Ability to serve as a direct representative of the Commander, acting with delegated authority to provide continuity of leadership and articulate the Commander's intent and priorities. Skill in representing the command with professionalism and confidence at key meetings, forums, and official functions to ensure the Commander's voice is accurately conveyed and organizational objectives are advanced. 6. Ability to embody the principles of mission command to foster a culture of trust, respect, and empowerment. Skill in translating the Commander's vision into a positive, productive, and professional squadron environment that encourages initiative and upholds the highest standards of conduct and discipline. 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 provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, manager/executive; it is not a continuing position and assignment duration is strictly limited to 36 Months.