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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/COST ESTIMATING SPECIALIST - ALTERNATE HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
AF Life Cycle Management Center/HNF

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position, GG-0501-12, Financial Management/Cost Estimating Specialist is to perform financial analysis with responsibility for all aspects of planning, analysis, formulation, justification, presentation, execution and review of all appropriations associated with programs assigned.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/06/2026 to 03/05/2026
Salary
$90,823 to - $118,072 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 12
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Lackland AFB, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Employee may be required to perform occasional temporary duty travel (TDY) and travel by military or?? commercial air conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-050112-12879917-AMP
Control number
856721700

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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.

Duties

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-Responsible for planning, programming, scheduling, budgeting, evaluation of cost and schedule performance, status-management reporting, reprogramming and other financial management functions related to assigned programs.
-Analyze budgetary requirements and prepare budgets.
-Translate raw requirements data submitted by program managers into comprehensive resource exhibits/narratives for timely submission into Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) resource cycle for the purpose of achieving balanced information operations resource programs and effective execution of available resources.
-Accurately address variances between programmed and actual execution rates after meticulous analyses and coordination with program managers or other DoD and Federal agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
  • 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
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Recruitment Incentive and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United
  • DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005
  • If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, http://dcips.defense.gov/
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Advanced degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or other related fields is highly desirable.
  • This position is Acquisition Category K Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements?? IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this?? position.
  • The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
  • Position is designated special-sensitive and requires access to Top Secret to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Quality experience is described as having the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan for and make changes in the organization of work in order to achieve efficient and economical operations within allowable budget, staffing levels, and policies established by higher organizational levels.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data.
2. Knowledge of acquisition requirements, development and approval processes.
3. Knowledge of the requirements, techniques, procedures and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
4. Skill in formulating, justifying and/or analyzing financial requirements of the assigned program.
5. Ability to communicate, plan, organize work and meet deadlines.

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:
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under?? the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal?? drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security,?? and public safety.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection under the Alternate Hiring Authority (AHA).

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.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

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.

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