SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Scott AFB, IL

Vacancy No. USTC-26-13023187-DH Department Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
Salary $128,967.00 to $167,663.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/4/2026 Close Date 8/18/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Scott AFB, IL


SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
TCJ8-FT

Summary

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905, dated 6/23/2023

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will serve as first level supervisor providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Information Technology Branch of the Joint Finance Center.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612)(NonComp Mil Sp), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Information Technology Branch, ensuring that all financial aspects of acquisition programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities of the Information Technology branch chief.
  • Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements.
  • Represents the financial position of the PEO with a variety of command and functional organizations.
  • Plans, organizes, directs and performs in-depth technical studies.
  • Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with program stakeholders; program managers with USTRANSCOM; and throughout the Services and within DOD.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required OGE450
  • Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval
  • This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program
  • This is a cybersecurity position. Must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity Certificate(s) required for DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8140. IT Investment/Portfolio Manager, Basic Level
  • This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
  • Must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph 5.2.

Qualifications



You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, military, or private sector:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead a project or team in order to plan and schedule work distribution to other staff members.
  • Planning and organizing efforts to comply with financial guidance, financial analysis objectives and achieve organizational goals.
  • Evaluating financial information and analysis against applicable policies, principles and practices.
  • Providing financial analysis information, both in writing and during briefings or meetings, to internal and external personnel.
  • Utilizing strategies for analyzing, evaluating, and presenting financial analyses including budget execution for assigned programs.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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.

Education


Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame.

This position is designated a CRITICAL Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position (CAP). Selectee must be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements. Further, selectee will be required to sign a written agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the federal service with the Department of Defense in this critical acquisition position. The obligation incurred by this agreement will remain in effect unless and until waived. In signing such agreement, selectee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 requires a new supervisor or manager to satisfactorily complete a probationary period as a prerequisite to continuation in the position. As such, you will be placed in a probationary status for a period not to exceed one year based on your initial placement into this supervisory position. You will be evaluated against the written supervisory or managerial performance standards established for this position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.
Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf for more information.


Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194)."

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED


1. Your resume:

  • IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
2. SF50
  • All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
3. Veteran's Documents:
  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13023187

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Agency contact information

USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
Phone
614-692-2646
Email
DHRS-D-TRANSCOM@DLA.MIL
Address
TRANSCOM
508 Scott Drive
Bldg 1900 E
Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357
US

Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

The US Transportation Command provides responsive air, land, and sea transportation support to deploy, sustain, and redeploy US military forces worldwide during peace and wartime. USTRANSCOM is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing the end-to-end global logistics and supply chain management systems within the DoD. USTRANSCOM seeks highly skilled applicants in a variety of fields to include: Acquisition, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Mission Statement: USTRANSCOM J8 (TCJ8) is the Program Analysis and Financial Management Directorate which formulates and integrates the command's budget while focused on the effective and efficient use of the command's resources. TCJ8 develops command fiscal policy procedures and resolves issues on use of the CCMD-wide $10 billion Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) budget. This Directorate is the focal point for financial statement audit with our Transportation Component Commands and the Office of the Secretary of Defense - Comptroller. Additionally, the Directorate shapes strategic goals and ensures funding of critical initiatives through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution cycle. TCJ8 is the fiscal Corporate Governance Process lead for establishing cost benefit analysis priorities of future investments in Capital Purchases.

Agency contact information

USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
Phone
614-692-2646
Email
DHRS-D-TRANSCOM@DLA.MIL
Address
TRANSCOM
508 Scott Drive
Bldg 1900 E
Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357
US

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