FINANCIAL SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job

Vacancy No. AFMC-12572142-JWK-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $73,484.00 to $115,388.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/9/2024 Close Date 9/30/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Eglin AFB, FLKirtland AFB, NMRome, NYWright-Patterson AFB, OH


Summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.

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Duties

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AFRL is responsible for executing Air Force strategic development planning and leading operational experimentation to support the SECAF & CSAF in strategic decisions meeting current and future AF needs. As a key strategic financial specialist, this position will look at integrating and streamlining business practices across AFRL, to provide full life-cycle decision support across Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).

Position duties include but are not limited to:

  • Supports enterprise and mission priorities at all levels as a Financial Specialist representing AFRL/FM.
  • Analyzes, interprets & applies FM procedures in a variety of complex situations.
  • Allocates & monitors financial resources in compliance with laws, regulations & policies, with sufficient transparency & appropriate internal controls.
  • Develops, interprets & guides standardized processes & operations to ensure transparency & promote efficiency & accountability to leadership.
  • Researches & analyzes information related to budget formulation & execution, financial analysis, governance, operations, cost analysis, accounting, & program control.
  • Applies fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, standards & procedures to all FM activities.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, & abilities to effectively & efficiently provide advisory services on FM issues to internal/external customers.
  • Performs value-added financial analysis to make informed decisions that maximize resources & improve mission effectiveness.
  • Utilizes systems to extract data, identify & resolve system problems, & maintain data integrity.
  • Applies methods of analysis sufficient to ensure financial aspects of research & program forecasts, reports, plans, & strategies are consistent with DAF goals & strategic initiatives.
  • Prepares supporting documentation for FIAR audit trail. Supports all aspects of the DoD planning, programming, budgeting & execution of programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This position is eligible for telework opportunities as determined by agency policy
  • 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/
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Must meet specialized experience at the next lower grade level of the position or equivalent in the Federal system.
  • Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position may be APDP coded position.
  • The position may require Financial Management certification.
  • PCS Assistance may be authorized.
  • The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  • The incumbent of this position may be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties.

Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11/DO-01 broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Business Management
  • Teamwork and Leadership
Desired Qualifications:
  • Desired Master's/MBA or equivalent advanced degree in finance, business administration, or other relevant meaningful Master's degree.
  • Experience with successfully interfacing/collaborating with business partners across multiple functions outside financial management.
  • Technical and financial management knowledge, including the ability to use financial models and effectively communicate data and results.
  • Knowledge/experience; financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
  • Experience in building program plans and budget justification products.
  • Experience with solving complex issues which span multiple internal and external organizations.

Additional information

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Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Jennifer Giron-Sanchez
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
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