Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois
Salary Range: $51228 - $118136 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. As a Financial Management Specialist - Remediation Specialist (SYSTEMS) the incumbent will provide assistance and guidance concerning accounting data and systems deficiencies.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: This vacancy announcement covers 4 grades: GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. Read carefully the following Specialized Experience qualifications for each grade level to determine which grade to apply for. 1. You may qualify at the GS-7, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Assisting with problem analysis, interpreting findings, and developing and modifying accounting and audit methods and techniques to resolve a variety of issues. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly and concisely; ***OR*** B. You have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.; ***OR*** C. You have some specialized experience as described in 1.A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in 1.B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 2. You may qualify at the GS-9, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Demonstrating the ability to analyze problems, interpreting findings, and develop and modify accounting and audit methods and techniques to resolve a variety of issues; Demonstrating the ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; Knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), professional accounting organizations, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Internal Control Framework principles, concepts, practices, and trends for accounting, auditing, risk management, budget operations, and project management is highly desirable; ***OR*** B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; ***OR*** C. Some specialized experience as described in 1.A above, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in 1.B above. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 3. You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector working closely with the supervisor in: Utilizing ERP systems and capabilities within ERP systems to research, Work in researching data sets; knowing system capabilities and how they relate to larger data sets, and how to identify and reconcile issues. Working with Oracle or System Applications and Products (SAP) in Data Processing Business Systems to process and run a successful organization. Performing financial and/or compliance audit remediation activities to include performing root cause analysis to identify breakdowns in processes and systems that contributed to the event and how to prevent future events. Maintaining, enhancing, and evolving financial business and accounting business process to improve financial management, analysis, reporting, and auditability across the enterprise. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of OMB A-123 or Sarbanes-Oxley Act is highly desirable; ***OR*** B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; ***OR*** C. Some specialized experience as described in 2.A above, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in 2.B above. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 4. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Independently utilizing ERP systems and capabilities within ERP systems to research, work in researching data sets; knowing system capabilities and how they relate to larger data sets, and how to identify and reconcile issues. Independently working with Oracle or System Applications and Products (SAP) in Data Processing Business Systems to process and run a successful organization. Independently performing financial and/or compliance audit remediation activities to include performing root cause analysis to identify breakdowns in processes and systems that contributed to the event and how to prevent future events. Maintaining, enhancing, and evolving financial business and accounting business process to improve financial management, analysis, reporting, and auditability across the enterprise. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of OMB A-123 or Sarbanes-Oxley Act is highly desirable. B. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12845580. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Application Deadline: 2025-12-12