COST ANALYST EHA (PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ)
Location: Arnold AFB Tennessee
Description: Department of the Air Force is presently looking of COST ANALYST EHA (PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) right now, this position will be placed in Tennessee. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Do you have the desire to be intellectually challenged? Are you looking for a secure career? Do you have initiative? If so, then read on! A ! Civilian Career with the Air Force offers challenging work, and the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference. We're offering you an exciting career—begin as a PALACE Acquire intern and then determine how far you want to go. You are the key to your success!
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice; under this recruitment procedure, each location/installation, identified in this Public Notice will make selections for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
These positions are being filled under Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for acquisition positions located at Air Force installations identified in this public notice. Positions may be filled as permanent with a full-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
NOTE: Notices of Results (NORs) will ! not be sent to applicants under this authority.
The P! ALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Security Clearance
Mobility Agreement
Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) DUTIES:
Performs a variety of routine taskings in the cost analysis field designed to advance the analytical, judgment, procedural and technical skills. Assists in extracting and organizing data, and in conducting basic statistical and quantitative analyses of program data to highlight trends, acc! omplishments, deficiencies and other desired indicators. Assists in the accomplishment of portions of economic studies of operating systems which may include any or all of the following: performance of cost and economic analysis for routine military construction projects and information technology (IT)requirements; development of cost factors for contracting studies, flying hours, reimbursable program, and other major missions assigned to the installation; analysis of current resource utilization and projection of future resource requirements for the activity; etc. As directed, compiles financial and operational data from records, historical files, and related reports for use by others in the analysis of problems,issues, and concerns. Reviews data for consistency and accuracy. Performs developmental assignments providing experience with commonly used cost analysis practices, procedures, methods, and tools. Participates with higher level financial management personnel in ana! lyzing financial and economic trends. Provides support in the reporting! and writing of findings for use in formal and informal briefings.
Performs a variety of tasks to support budget formulation. Receives formal and on-the-job instruction and training designed to familiarize the employee with functions and operations of the organization, and to provide experience in the practical application of basic financial management activities. Assignments consist of assisting a higher grade financial specialist in budget formulation work, as well as performing limited budget formation tasks. As directed, reviews organizational historical data and/or matches funding requests or projected costs of selected line items with past records. Learns and applies methods for determining appropriate appropriation account, object class, and line item code. Provides support to others in the performance of routine budget formulation work such as entering budgetary information on forms, schedules, and reports. Assembles information for use by others.
! Uses automated financial management databases and systems and their products. Develops experience with and utilizes USAF and other federal government databases and systems. Working with higher graded specialists performs quality checks of database information. Uses available information technology (IT) software programs to produce reports of financiald ata. Uses IT products to assist others in analyses of financial management information.
Performs special assignments in keeping with the formal training plan. Includes administrative assignments to developknowledge of the mission and organization of the financial community;preparation of reports for special interest areas; development and presentationof accomplishments, results of assignments, etc. Develops increasing knowledgeof relevant DoD and Air Force policies and directives. Develops an increasingawareness of cost aspects in considerations, recommendations and decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:!
SPECIALIZEDEXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience e! quivalent to atleast the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as knowledge of cost estimating methods andtechniques. Ability to collect,organize, and analyze financial data. Ability to perform research to identify cost schedules and performancedata. Ability to work accurately withfigures. Ability to communicate orally,and in writing.
To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience, click on the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG)Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served atleast 52 weeks at the GS-07 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate paysystem) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. Thepurpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions incompetitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principles.
! Once the application and selection process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the applicable OPM qualification requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made. Applicants who fail to provide the necessary documentation to support their educational grade point average/masters degree requirements, qualifying experience or veterans' preference claim will be determined incomplete, ineligible or not identified as claiming veterans' preference. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration in the referral and selection process.
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES (KSA)
1. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of financial management in the areas of budgeting and cost analysis.
2. Knowledge of well established budget formulation practices, ! procedures, precedents, and policies.
3. Knowledge of manageme! nt theories, principles, concepts and practices, including life cycle management.
4. Knowledge of the theories and principles of research inquiry and cost analysis.
5. Ability to research, analyze data, interpret findings, and the ability to use IT to do so.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION, PLEASE SUMBIT COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS TO INCLUDE TRANSFERRED HOURS - OFFICIAL COPIES ARE NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS. ***NOTE*** Degree Audits are not accepted.
IF YOU QUALIFY BASED ON UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND YOU HAVE NOT GRADUATED PRIOR TO APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, YOU MAY BE OFFERED A POSITION CONTINGENT UPON YOUR FINAL GRADE POINT AVERAGE OR CLASS RANKING. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 31 AUGUST 2013 .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Mobility - you may be required to ! relocate during or after completion of your training.
2. Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan.
3. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
4. May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility, submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 or other copy showing type of discharge). If you are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15 ( utilize SF 15 with revision date of Aug 2008) , "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. (Approved VA Letter from the VA that shows percentage of disability, I.E. 10, 20. 30 etc.)
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the Veteran's Guide: http:! //www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
CATEGORY RATING
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the responses you provide to the applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Administrative Careers With America (ACWA) assessment required for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veteran's preference; however, preference is still applied.
Category 1 , Qualified (Score 70-79): Candidates who complete the applicable ACWA assessment and obtain a score between 70-79.
Category 2 , Highly Qualified (Score 80-89): Candidates who complete the applicable ACWA assessment and obtain a score between 80-89.
Category 3 , Best Qualified (Score 90 or higher): Candidates who complete the applicable ACWA assessment and obtain a score between 90-100. This is considered the highest category.
Once the application and selection process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you me! et the applicable OPM qualification requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made. Applicants who fail to provide the necessary documentation to support their educational grade point average/masters degree requirements, qualifying experience or veteransÂ' preference claim will be determined incomplete, ineligible or not identified as claiming veteransÂ' preference. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration in the referral and selection process.
BENEFITS:
Benefits of Working for the Federal Government - Click here for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees
Positions filled under General Schedule (GS) at entry level. Early promotion or re-promotions will not be granted. During the three-year training program, there will be annual promotion opportunities based upon meeting time-in-grade requ! irements, successful performance, and supervisory approval at each grad! e level. You will be eligible for noncompetitive promotion to the intervening and target grades dependent on satisfactory performance, successful completion of a full year of training at each lower grade level, and supervisory approval.
Selectee may be eligible for student loan repayment program; three year service agreement required.
Relocation Benefits: Nonfederal selectees will receive limited government paid relocation benefits; i.e., first duty move. Selectees who are current Federal civilian employees will receive permanent-change-of-station (PCS) entitlements. Details regarding entitlements will be provided at time of employment offer. (Modify to your CFT )
All Federal employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon competing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position r! equires completion of a one year probationary period. OTHER INFORMATION:
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are 18 but not yet 26 years old, must be registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for federal employment. For additional information, click here .
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 at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
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.
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you! are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the ! severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista , etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
Appointment of Certain Military Spouses- I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS) and I am indicated on the PCS orders; and I have been married to the military member on, or prior to the date of my spouse's PCS orders; and I am relocating with my spouse to the new duty location; and I have not been appointment using this authority under these orders. - OR- I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent; or retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Dept of Veterans Affairs. - OR- I ! am the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status. (NOTE 1: Spouses are eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under this authority for a maximum of 2 years from the date of: 1) the service member's permanent change of station orders; 2) Documentation verifying the member of the armed forces is 100 percent disabled; or 3) Documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while on active duty. NOTE 2: For current military spouse's this appointment authority is limited to the geographical area of the PCS orders. For spouses of 100 percent disabled veterans or widows/widowers this authority is not limited to a geographical area and there is not a limit to the number of appointments under this authority. NOTE 3: You must include a copy of your spouse's PCS orders, or VA disability rating, or Death Certificate, as applicable.)
You must upload/submit all required documents in order to be considered,! i.e., Resume, All transcripts (we will accept unofficial), (DD 214, Ve! terans Award Letter and SF 15 if applicable).
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Air Force.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:52:50 GMT