Summary This excepted service position is located in the Headquarter (HQ) Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Resource Management Directorate, HQ Budget Branch. This is a planned and progressive position which provides for a combination of formal training and federal work experience. Responsibilities Assists senior specialist in formulating, presenting and executing the DeCA budget for assigned area of responsibility. Assists in formulating budget estimates for multi-year commissary programs and goods, services, equipment and facilities required to administer them worldwide. Under senior specialist instruction reviews, analyzes, edits and consolidates budge submissions from regional offices and commissaries located throughout the world. Participates in formulating budgets and budget guidance for multi-year revolving and trust funds administered by the Defense Commissary Agency. Assists senior specialist in developing strategy and documentation for the defense and presentation of DeCA's budget programs to personnel of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Production and Logistics (ADD. P&L), Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Office of Management and Budget (0MB). With the assistance of a higher-graded employee analyzes the execution of approved program segments and directs funding adjustments to correct program segment deficiencies. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To be considered for a Recent Graduate appointment you must meet ONE of the following requirements: 1. Complete all requirements for a bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years; -OR- 2. Veterans who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduate Program during any portion of the eligibility period described above shall have a full two-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study. You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0560 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education to qualify. Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying experience include: Assists senior specialist in developing strategy and documentation for the defense and presentation of DeCA's budget programs. Reviewing, analyzing, editing and consolidating budget submissions from regional offices located throughout the world. Analyzes the execution of approved program segments and directs funding adjustments to correct program segment deficiencies. OR Education: One (1) full year of graduate level education; or superior academic achievement. Transcripts are required if relying on education, in whole or in part, or on superior academic achievement to qualify. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. See Required Documents for more information. OR Combination of experience and education. To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your graduate level semester hours by the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study or 18 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Budget Regulations Finance Principles Minimum Qualifications GS-07 (Two-Grade Interval) Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work is performed in an office setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims. Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required. 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. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. Positions will be filled under the Department of Defense (DoD) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for recent Graduates. Recent graduates are those who have completed, within the previous 2 years or will complete by the closing date of the announcement, a qualifying bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Short-term training programs (e.g. several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study. See the Qualifications and Education sections. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. PCS is not authorized. Incumbent must sign a Pathways participant agreement. Within the first year, the incumbent will be provided and successfully complete a minimum of 40 hours of formal training. A mentor will be assigned within 90 days of appointment. Incumbent will be provided an Individual Development Plan within 45 days of appointment. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Submitting an incomplete application package, such as missing documents, illegible documents, and/or missing information necessary to determine qualifications and eligibility. A resume reflecting part-time (PT)/full-time (FT) or nothing rather than the number of hours worked per week (e.g., 40, 30, 20, etc.) is incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.