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Job opening: COST ANALYST--DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY

Salary: $101 121 - 156 323 per year
City: Kern City
Published at: May 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information may be located on the Air Force Civilian Careers site. Provides FM services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers. Services include FM advisory service, financial services, budget operations, cost analysis, and resource management systems.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Serves as a technical expert on economic, comparative, and cost analysis supporting all Edwards AFB programs, support missions, and external customers. Provides analytical, financial, and management advisory services to AFTC and 412 TW leadership on most effective and economical use of AF resources. Oversees the development and validation of all 412 Test Wing Product and Service Rates Accomplishes all Lease versus Buy analyses at Edwards Air Force Base Oversees validation and accuracy of all 412 Test Wing Test Support Plans; provides Program Analysts with training on proper estimation practices.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Obtain and maintain Security clearance of Secret
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com
  • Amount of telework time and telework schedule will be at the discretion of the Selecting Official
  • This is a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
  • This is a Financial Management level 2 certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
  • Must possess knowledge of the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting system, the federal acquisition process, and policies, objectives, procedures, and guidelines of the Air Force and Air Force Material Command.
  • Must possess knowledge of the various missions and working relationships of AFTC functions and the structure and mission of test activities.
  • Must possess knowledge and skills in applying the principles of mathematical and statistical analysis and other analytical methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative.
  • The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment.
  • This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. 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, Administrative and Management positions. Visit the below link for information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification and Qualifications for most work in the Federal Government: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. 2+ years of budget and/or cost analyst experience highly desired Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with peers, mission partners, and leadership personnel to disseminate vital information and complete tasks in a timely manner. This includes the ability to team well with others to foster unit cohesion and build morale. Must be able to effectively use computer systems, automated data processing equipment, and information technology to update databases and spreadsheets used to track vital information related to job requirements. These systems should also be used to further automate processes and innovate how tasks are accomplished/tracked to increase workplace productivity and efficiency. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with peers, mission partners, and leadership personnel to disseminate vital information and complete tasks in a timely manner. This includes the ability to team well with others to foster unit cohesion and build morale. Must be able to effectively use computer systems, automated data processing equipment, and information technology to update databases and spreadsheets used to track vital information related to job requirements. These systems should also be used to further automate processes and innovate how tasks are accomplished/tracked to increase workplace productivity and efficiency. This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months. This is a Financial Management level 2 certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. Must possess knowledge of the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting system, the federal acquisition process, and policies, objectives, procedures, and guidelines of the Air Force and Air Force Material Command. Must possess knowledge of the various missions and working relationships of AFTC functions and the structure and mission of test activities. Must possess knowledge and skills in applying the principles of mathematical and statistical analysis and other analytical methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative. Knowledge of the DOD Planning, programming and budgeting system; the federal acquisition process; and policies, objectives, procedures and guidelines of the Air Force Materiel Command. Knowledge of the various missions and working relationships of the AFTC functions and the structure and mission of test activities. Knowledge and skill in applying the principles of mathematical and statistical analysis and other analytical methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Education

Basic Requirements for 0501:
Generally, not applicable.

Contacts

  • Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
  • Name: Air Force Test Center Recruitment
  • Email: [email protected]

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