MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the internal administrative advisor responsible for planning, performing, providing, obtaining, and/or advising on a variety of management services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the Directorate of Logistics/J4. Primary administrative official with responsibility for planning, development and execution of the Administrative Management Program for the Directorate of Logistics, J4. Manages the overall implementation of Information Security Program for J4. Prescribes policy and procedures and provides advice and assistance concerning information security. Performs financial management analysis requiring the application of financial databases, budgeting, accounting and financial management concepts and practices for managing funds. Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Working with management principles, organizational theory and techniques of analysis, administrative regulation regulations covering all facets of the established processes to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations; (2) Working with Automated Time, Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) leave policies, payroll, regulations and reporting procedures to ensure all Unit civilian personnel properly input their timecard and certifiers certify civilian timecards; and (3) Working with DoD PPBS, multiple service program financial management, wide range of budget, economlc, and cost analysis principles, techniques and practices, and federal and local governing publications, and other budget related concepts in order to maintain manage the Directorate budget. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of management principles, organizational theory and techniques of analysis and evaluation to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems/issues in administrative operations, work processes, improvement studies, other productivity and measurement programs, and vast knowledge USSOCOM structure, roles, responsibilities, directives, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of DoD PPBS, multiple service program financial management, and a wide range of budget, economic, and cost analysis principles, techniques and practices, and other budget related concepts. Knowledge of information technology software systems, and their interfaces and knowledge of applications to produce a wide range of documents and products. Ability to analyze, verify, and correlate data, and locate, assemble, and compose information for non- routine reports, inquiries, and technical issues/concerns. Ability to establish and maintain security procedures for physical, personal, and facilities procedure to maintain a safe environment in regard to the process, handling, and processing classified/Pll information in compliance with established rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing including preparing and presenting briefings and reports, and to work effectively with team member PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.