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LEAD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Cost Analyst and team leader performing and advising on economic and cost analysis studies used to accomplish and communicate the requirements in support of installation and mission support programs from an AF enterprise viewpoint.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/03/2026 to 03/13/2026
Salary
$76,463 to - $118,204 per year

Without locality

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Buckley AFB, CO
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
Other
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-050103-12894070-ARF
Control number
859585200

This job is open to

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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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1. Reviews and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses, non-acquisition related analyses of alternatives and economic impact studies in support of a variety of major programs such as Military Construction (MILCON), lease versus buy decisions, housing and utility privatization, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), mission changes and all other cost estimating and financial management issues as deemed necessary.

2. Serves as Team Leader for a group of Financial Management Specialists. Communicates the organization's strategic plan, mission, and values to the team, and makes sure these are integrated into the team's goals, work plans, products, and services.

3. Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/related information. Reviews and assesses the long term effects of budget guidelines, such as new or revised legislation, Programming Decision Memorandums (PDM), and Program Budget Decisions (PBD) on assigned non-acquisition and base support activities programs, Researches and analyzes available factual information, trends in the cost of accomplishing specific work objectives, relationships among organizational program plans and funding.

4. Uses automated cost analysis/budget system(s) and computer generated products in accomplishing cost analysis assignments.

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 position 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
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on occasion.
  • Employee may be required to submit an annual OGE 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 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 is experience in performing administrative work of a fiscal, financial management, accounting, or budgetary nature. Performing the full range of financial management functions including budget analysis, cost analysis, cost estimating, cost performance, earned value management, and cost scheduling; provide financial management expertise for major acquisition decisions, solving difficult financial management problems, directing financial management activities and developing, recommending and implementing policies to achieve program objectives.

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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. 1. Skill in application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analyses, discounting depreciation, and pro-rating), mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies/analysis.
  2. 2.Knowledge of commonly used analytical and cost estimating methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes. Knowledge of the overall requirements and policy guidance associated with the AF and DoD non-acquisition financial programs.
  3. 3.Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of cost analysis and funding pertinent to installation programs and/or organizational activities.
  1. 4.Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare economic and cost analysis reports, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
  2. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, or advise on analytical processes and recommended actions.
  3. 6.Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish cost analysis tasks.


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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.


FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

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

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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