Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Processing acquisition, financial, and budgetary transactions to build and maintain spend plans, execute current year funds, move funds between cost center and complete actions in the Agency's financial systems (i.e., CMIS and FACTS). - Communicating effectively with Program Managers, Business Financial Managers, Contract Managers, and mission customers to ensure requirements are well defined to ensure proper execution. - Applying concepts and processes related to acquisition, finance, and budget related transactions to prepare reports and support the preparation and maintenance of spend plans and Basis of Estimates. - Providing timely and accurate responses to requests for assistance or information. - Process acquisition, financial and budgetary transactions by preparing pre-award execution activities, manage and administer contracts, compute entitlements (e.g. pay, travel and contractor invoices), prepare vouchers to authorize payments, post certified execution documents, prepare reports, execute current year funds, move funds between cost centers, and complete actions in FACTS.

Job Summary

The National Security Agency employs a wide variety of business professionals who play a critical role through budgetary and contract activities that support our nation's security every day. We rely on the skills of our acquisition, finance, and accounting professionals to support the internal infrastructure of a federal agency comparable in size and budget to Fortune 100 companies. Start a career where you become a steward of taxpayer dollars, seeking the greatest return that money can provide: a superior intelligence service for the safety and security of our nation.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry level is with a high school diploma or GED. Experience working with basic office resources (e.g., email, web browsers, word processors, and presentation graphics), performing administrative tasks, and/or customer service is desired.

Competencies

The successful candidate for this position will: - Have the desire to learn about business-related experiences (COR, Financial Management) - Successfully partner with other organizations and individuals - Have good communication, organization and interpersonal skills - Have the ability to be a self-starter and complete tasks with minimal direction - Enjoy working in a high-tempo, dynamic organization - Be willing to effectively communicate issues and decisions with team members - Inspire trust and confidence in Agency customers General Knowledge/Skills: Continual Learning; interpersonal skills; collaboration; teaming; oral and written communications; resource management; time management; agility; flexibility.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: $32,570 - $65,831 (Entry/Developmental) On-the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirements (flexible), with core office hours between 1000-1400. Additional hours may be required occasionally to meet up-tempo finance and or mission requirements.

How to apply

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available. You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing. Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

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