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FINANCIAL ANALYST--DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
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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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Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/09/2024 to 03/05/2025
Salary
$101,420 to - $143,324 per year
Pay scale & grade
DO 3
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Eglin AFB, FL
Kirtland AFB, NM
Rome, NY
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-12572754-LMG-FLYER
Control number
813422100

Duties

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Position duties include but are not limited to:

  • Supports enterprise and mission priorities at all levels. Serves as a recognized expert in decision support, cost estimating, and cost analysis projects.
  • Leads planning and programming and ensures the organization's program(s) within cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Performs financial assessments to make determinations on the impact of a variety of resources, such as manpower, funding and facilities and provides financial management advisory services to organizational leaders.
  • Leads work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of various program control methodologies and techniques.
  • Guides financial managers as they work with customers to identify problems and develop strategies, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for effective resolutions customers. Coaches and mentors analysts in developing technical skills to create cost models and analytical frameworks supporting assigned projects, studies, or problems.
  • Challenges, modifies/adapts inefficient methods/approaches to increase business efficiencies & effectiveness.
  • Delivers conclusions and recommendations with creativity and ingenuity to support senior management decision making on the impacts of requirements definition and business acquisition plans based on sound research theory.
  • Provides technical and cost guidance and advisory support to Comptroller and senior leadership.
  • Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts that impact cost estimating studies.
  • Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency.

Requirements

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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/
  • The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • 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.
  • This position may be APDP coded position.
  • The position may require Financial Management certification.
  • 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.

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.
    • Strong technical and financial management knowledge, including the ability to use financial models and effectively communicate data and results.
    • Knowledge/experience of Department of Defense Acquisition requirements; financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
    • Experience in building program plans and budget justification products.
    • Experience of providing written and oral communications to senior leaders.
    • Experience with solving complex issues which span multiple internal and external organizations.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences.

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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