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Job Summary*NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT STUDENTS who are currently enrolled in, and in good standing in a full-time program at an higher education institution; AND are making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; Have completed at least one year of the program. Post-Secondary Students MUST have more than one year remaining in their baccalaureate or graduate program.
QualificationsIn accordance with DoD Instruction 1300.26, "Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program," this position requires a Level II Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. If he or she is not already assigned this certification at this level, the incumbent of this position must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty into this position. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Internship Eligibility Requirements: Current Post-Secondary student meaning an individual who is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at a full-time program at an institution of higher education, is making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and has completed at least one year of the undergraduate program. Post-Secondary Students MUST have more than one year remaining in their baccalaureate or graduate program. Students enrolled (must provide academic transcripts) in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges) advanced degree programs. Note: You must provide sufficient transcripts and a proof of enrollment that reflects your current enrollment and a verification of Fall, 2026 enrollment. Applicants can be selected at GS-05 grade level. The target grade of this position is 11. You may qualify at the GS-05 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Have one year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-04) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in: 1) Maintaining records and logs, by computer entry, for funds authorized, commitments, obligations, transfers of funds by program and 2) Researching issues and advising the Team Leader regarding their financial/budgetary impacts on various Programs. OR Have completed four (4) academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. OR Have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have successfully completed post-high school education as described in B, but less than the required four years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. The percentages will be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience requirement; then determining education as a percentage of the education requirement; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.
Major DutiesThis is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1116 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31 ), "Extension of Direct Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates" Post-Secondary Students will be placed on term appointment and MUST have more than one year remaining in their baccalaureate or graduate program in order to be appointed under this direct hire authority. Under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made 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. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Assists the senior financial manager by using various techniques including studies, audits and statistical analyses. Interprets policies and regulations related to allocating annual budget and control of resource management of programs. Assists with establishing and maintaining internal and external policy and procedures for compliance, tracking, evaluating, and maximizing usage of allocated funding to include reconciliation.