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Financial Specialist Journeyman-Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
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Summary

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Primary purpose of this position to deliver and support Agile War-Winning Capabilities in AFMC by providing financial management services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers for AFMC. Services include financial management advisory service, financial services, budget operations, cost analysis, and resource management systems.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
09/10/2025 to 09/10/2025
Salary
$75,706 to - $117,034 per year

The salary listed is base salary and does not include any locality adjustments (locality will be determined at each location).

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Eglin AFB, FL
Robins AFB, GA
Hanscom AFB, MA
Patuxent River, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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-050103-12797081-JEJ
Control number
845398000

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Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Due to current hiring limitations, this position is open only to current permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Government employees. If you are interested, please submit an updated resume and a copy of your most recent SF-50 verifying your current DoD employment. Failure to provide both documents will result in your application being considered incomplete.

Duties

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  • Perform budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates of funding needs for one or more future budget years.
  • Prepare and/or assembles information in support of formal presentations of budgets and requests and reviews before OMB and/or Congressional committees.
  • Provide financial advice on complex financial issues; assessments of implementing decision and develops programs.
  • Provide financial management technical assistance and support to the staff in an integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution and closeout program for financial resources.
  • Evaluate and advise on pending and current Congressional, OMB, DOD, USAF and Comptroller General decision and recommends courses of action.
  • Conduct financial and cost reviews to determine resource requirements based on actual and forecast workload.
  • Conduct special studies requested by leadership to provide guidance, direction or action on established policies, procedures, regulations, or directives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • 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/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
  • Position may require an appropriate security clearance
  • Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. Financial Management Certification Coding: FMC02: FM Certification Level 2
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift, on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes demonstration or applied experience in performing budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates of funding needs for one or more future budget years. Prepare and/or assemble information in support of formal presentations of budgets and requests and reviews before OMB and/or Congressional committees. Provide financial advice on complex financial issues; assessments of implementing decision and develops programs. Provide financial management technical assistance and support to the staff in an integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution and closeout program for financial resources. Evaluate and advise on pending and current Congressional, OMB, DOD, USAF and Comptroller General decision and recommends courses of action. Conduct financial and cost reviews to determine resource requirements based on actual and forecast workload. Conduct special studies requested by leadership to provide guidance, direction or action on established policies, procedures, regulations, or directives. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

  • Knowledge of structure, programs and work methods of organization (s) for budgeting work.
  • Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of Congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements.
  • Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures for providing procedural guidance on budget administration.
  • Knowledge of computerized budget system(s).
  • Skill in projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and/or political objectives.
  • Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies.
  • Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long-range funding needs.
  • Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and finding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

A bachelor's or advanced degree in business administration, economics, finance, or another related field is highly desirable.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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