• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Serves as the principle advisor to the AFTC Commander and senior staff on all financial matters for highly technical Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities for the AFTC enterprise
• Participates in top-level management and business decisions of the AFTC
• Resolves conflicts of policy and procedures to allow best value financial management
• Serves as the FM Center Senior Functional (CSF) for the financial management workforce assigned to the AFTC enterprise

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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This position may require travel.
• 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
• 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
• Direct deposit is required
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Financial Management Career Field
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 3 in Financial Manager within 24 months of assignment.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official, i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the component, the Service Acquisition Executive
• or the Service Secretary, the following are statutorily mandated requirements. (1) Selectee must execute a written agreement to remain in Federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does
• not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. (2) The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the
• defined grace period for that certification level after assignment. (3) This position also requires employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-management-series-0505/

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in (1) developing, coordinating, and maintaining an integrated system of financial staff services including at least accounting, budgeting, and management-financial reporting, and sometimes also one or more of such related staff services as auditing, credit analysis, management analysis, etc.; (2) exercising effective control over the financial resources of the organization; (3) coordinating and synthesizing financial and management data so as to interpret the composite financial results of operations to all levels of the organization's management; (4) advising on, developing, coordinating, and carrying out financial policies, procedures, and plans; (5) reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting upon program accomplishments in financial terms; and (6) advising and assisting the management officials of the organization served by supplying financial management advice required to make management decisions, establish organizational goals and objectives, and manage the organization.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.

- Advises the AFTC Commander on highly technical RDT&E finances, directs enterprise budgeting and long-range planning, and represents the center at high-level DoD/Air Force meetings
- Drives top-level business decisions, prepares and defends AFTC budgets to higher headquarters/Congress, manages resource impacts, and administers cost strategies
- Resolves complex financial policy conflicts, navigating diverse laws, directives, and funding authorities while adapting to changing political and environmental priorities
- Serves as the FM Center Senior Functional, overseeing workforce processes, advising leadership, and managing succession, training, and force development

Ideal Candidate:
- The ability to synthesize complex, multi-year funding streams (such as RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M) to build highly accurate execution forecasts and identify potential funding shortfalls before they impact the mission
- Proven capability to navigate complex statutory limitations to find creative, compliant solutions for funding urgent warfighter requirements
- The ability to serve as a trusted financial advisor to program managers, contracting officers, and senior commanders, translating technical financial constraints into clear, mission-focused options
- Previous experience at an installation, Numbered Air Force, MAJCOM or Headquarters Air Force is highly desired.

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. Extensive knowledge of the policies, laws, regulations, precedents, and objectives of Congress, OSD, OMB, DoD, AF, and HQ AFMC.
2. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and operations of the organization.
3. Skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administrative procedures.
4. Ability to apply a variety of methods and techniques to financial management programs and processes.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
6. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
7. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

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.

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.