SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience managing the Federal budget cycle, ensuring compliance with mission requirements during formulation and execution. Experience in developing and coordinating critical budget deliverables across diverse program, functional, and field elements. Experience in budget formulation, execution, and oversight, with a strong command of relevant laws and regulations, and independently resolving complex financial and budgetary issues through thorough research and interpretation of applicable guidelines. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Experience in financial management, understanding the Federal budget process and associated policies/regulations. 2. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques, skills, and methods to apply and complete evaluations and/or measurements of financial management program. 3. Experience communicating effectively to make recommendations, defend, explain, or promote assigned program initiatives. 4. Experience leading a team to ensure deliverables are completed timely and accurately. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.