MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Duties As a MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Serves as the subject matter expert and advisor on all contract and financial matters. * Monitors financial status and period of performance of the contract and ensure procurement requests are submitted in adequate time to avoid lapses in contractual coverage. * Develops, analyzes, formulates, and justifies Government estimates for labor, travel, and material budgets in support of EI-DIR contracts. * Serves as the EI-DIR primary point of contact for Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and invoice-related matters. * Performs work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration, to include formulation of budget and cost estimates to support plans, programs, and activities. * Assists with budgetary, finance and accounting, management analysis of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives. * Reviews program requirements and assist in the development/review of spend plans for accuracy and completeness. * Assists in the identification of resource trade-offs within and among competing programs, and provide EI DIR with recommendations for resource alternatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Work Schedule: Full Time * Overtime: Occasionally * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/ * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible * Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. * Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter. Qualifications You may qualify for this position based on: 1) the qualifications below for all grades, or 2) via Education for the GS-11 only. 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: * Experience performing various administrative duties to independently devise and implement procedures and practices affecting the mission of the Office. * Experience with travel arrangements in accordance with federal laws, regulations, and policies related to government travel and expenses. * Experience performing comprehensive budget management activities and monitoring all expenditures to include future year requirement determination. * Experience serving as the Office Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Technical Point of Contact (POC) for Office contracts and Inter-Agency Agreements. * Experience making decisions in meetings with contracting officers, contractors and project sponsors ensuring adherence to regulations, schedules, and designs for contract support for the division. You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. * Experience assisting with various administrative duties to independently devise and implement procedures and practices affecting the mission of the Office. * Experience communicating with the public both verbally and in writing. * Experience assisting with travel arrangements in accordance with federal laws, regulations, and policies related to government travel and expenses. * Experience assisting with developing and maintaining the Office's tasker suspense and due-outs. OR You may qualify for the GS-11, if you possess: 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. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-12 grade level. You may qualify for the GS-11, if you possess: 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. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ ) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization. Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required (10%) CONUS Remote telework will not be authorized. Incumbent will be required to report to office. Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documen