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Associate Athletic Director (Finance Director)

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy

Summary

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/04/2026 to 05/15/2026
Salary
$137,674 - $163,154 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 25
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Air Force Academy, 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
No
Appointment type
Term - 30 June 2029
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
25
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-07-ADF
Control number
867663100

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Clarification from the agency

Applications accepted from current U.S. Citizens (either by birth or naturalization) if not already in there.

Duties

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Performs and manages all financial management services for the Directorate of Athletics and AFAAA. Ensures compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and NCAA rules on revenue generation and expenditures for all Directorate of Athletics programs; monitors and adjusts programs where necessary to comply with NCAA principle of Gender Equality (Title IX). Directs, oversees and ensures an accurate, complete and effective appropriated fund budget program in accordance with Air Force and Academy directives, guidelines and objectives. Develops, implements, executes and supervises non-appropriated fund budgeting, procurement and contracting, investments of funds, banking management, commercial credit and financial reporting systems for the AFAAA. Provides technical financial management advisory services to the Executive Director of Athletics, AFAAA Advisory Council, and other management activities for which the finance office provides support on the financial condition and other financial aspects of their activities. Based on review and analysis of current accounting and budget data, identifies systemic and procedural problems and initiates corrective action. Instructs manager of the various fund activities on the preparation of their individual accounting and budget reports. Oversees and manages execution of appropriate and non-appropriated fund budgets for the Directorate of Athletics. Supervises and consolidates budget requirement submissions for all Directorate of Athletics activities. Provides interface and liaison with offices and agencies external to the Directorate of Athletics for financial and accounting services, oversight and audit matters; accumulates and reports financial data for external and internal review. Works closely with finance offices at MWC and other athletic conferences and associations to ensure compliance with NCAA and conference financial directives and to facilitate timely and accurate receipt of conference distributions and payment of required assessments. Provides accurate financial information to internal and external agencies for required reports, audits and other purposes. Ensures timely, accurate preparation and submission of NCAA-required financial reports. Evaluates reports and initiates appropriate action in response to NCAA Certification Reports, Audit Agency reports, Inspector General findings, conference and other collegiate athletic governing body inquiries pertaining to the financial status and operation of the Directorate of Athletics and AFAAA. Develops and maintains working relationship with USAFA/FM Comptroller and Non-appropriated Fund Accounting Offices to secure efficient and effective accounting and financial services for the directorate. Responsible for the accumulation and report of financial data required by the MWC, the NCAA and other college athletic governing bodies charted with the responsibility of governing and policing various aspects of college athletics. Prepares request and supporting documentation for Department of the Air Force seeking deviations to written Air Force policy that hinders the execution of programs associated with a major college athletic program. Prepares meeting agendas and briefs the AFAAA Advisory Committee on all financial manager responsibilities including budgets, capital acquisitions and assets, analysis and routing daily activities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
  • Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
  • Bachelor’s degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
  • The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
  • You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
  • As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov
  • This is NOT a designated drug testing position
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's Degree and must have at least 10 years of experience working in the DoD Financial system

Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired.

Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Additional information

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary/Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.

USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.

Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS, applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered.

Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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.

Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS began restricting all resumes to two pages in length. The restriction does NOT apply to this position. Please upload your Resume/Curriculum Vitae using the Other Documents - Curriculum Vitae option. You are still required to provide a document in the Resume section to successfully submit your application. In the Resume section, please upload a document informing your Resume/Curriculum Vitae was submitted using Other Documents.

This position is not in the competitive civil service and late applications from veterans do not apply.

Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education.

Your application package (curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter) 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence and promise of research productivity. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

U.S. Air Force Academy

The mission of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.

USAFA, located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an undergraduate institution that awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead in the United States Air Force and in service to our nation. Faculty applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to this mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom, as instructors and mentors. The student body consists of approximately 4,000 men and women representing every state and several foreign countries. The Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian educators. The curriculum includes core academic and professional courses, and 27 disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors.

Agency contact information

USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
Email
USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil
Address
USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US

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