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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
TCAQ-JF

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/07/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 7, 2026
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$91,779 - $141,880 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
USTC-26-12969717-DH
Control number
870419700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612)(NonComp Mil Sp), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

Duties

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As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the NH-0501-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Participates in financial requirements definition, development, and testing of an Enterprise-wide single Joint Transportation Management System to ensure compliance with DoD and Command's operational roadmap.
  • Participates in the review and analysis process of financial functions, contributing insight into decision making and risk assessment.
  • Identifying financial information systems capabilities to anticipate/identify finance function issues associated with planning, programming, and budget execution across multiple Services and Agencies.
  • Comprehensive skill in developing strategic visions, evaluating process effectiveness, resolving complex and sensitive planning problems across diverse organizations and policies, and recommending resource optimization methods to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in across financial functional areas.
  • Ability to plan, lead and organize projects; ability to assimilate, analyze, and evaluate data to formulate command positions; ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy to articulate and defend command requirements to officials in OSD, the Joint Staff, DLA, GSA, TCCs, and other government agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt/Non-Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required. Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
  • Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval
  • This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d
  • The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 1-5 years of assignment

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 03 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Utilize financial background to leverage a comprehensive understanding of the DoD Financial Management Regulation to compile, analyze, and present financial data.
  • Participate in Financial Business Process Re-engineering sessions; influence and motivate others in the transportation and financial communities to accept new processes and systems.
  • Utilize expertise in DoD transportation and financial systems and data.
  • Knowledge of Military Services and Agency finance functions, operations, policies, and procedures.

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


Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


Additional information

Other Notes:

The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification Practitioner in the career category Business - Financial Management (BUS-FM), within 1-5 years of appointment to this position

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

The US Transportation Command provides responsive air, land, and sea transportation support to deploy, sustain, and redeploy US military forces worldwide during peace and wartime. USTRANSCOM is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing the end-to-end global logistics and supply chain management systems within the DoD. USTRANSCOM seeks highly skilled applicants in a variety of fields to include: Acquisition, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Agency contact information

USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
Phone
614-692-2646
Email
DHRS-D-TRANSCOM@DLA.MIL
Address
TRANSCOM
508 Scott Drive
Bldg 1900 E
Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357
US

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