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SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Air Force Research Laboratory

Summary

The Air Force Research Laboratory is currently looking to fill a DO-0501-03 (GS-14 equivalent) AFRL Supervisory Financial Specialist position to enable faster delivery of game changing technologies through financial decision making. There is one vacancy at Rome, NY and one vacancy at Kirtland AFB, NM.

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$121,954 - $174,210 per year

Salary range includes locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
DO 3
Promotion potential
None
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
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High 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
AFMC-13114836-LMG-FLYER
Control number
892474100

Duties

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Supervises and guides financial management employees, providing mentorship, technical direction, and opportunities for professional development.

- Oversees financial management activities to ensure effective funds execution in accordance with published AFRL Financial Management expectations and in support of Science and Technology mission requirements. Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data to support transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.

- Provides expert financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic resource allocation, organizational priorities, and warfighter needs. Advocates for resources necessary to sustain and advance mission priorities while identifying opportunities to optimize funding for critical investments.

- Analyzes and resolves complex financial management problems, builds consensus among diverse organizations, and refines business goals to influence organizational policies and programs. Identifies and implements improvements to financial management processes, systems, and data infrastructure to enhance execution capabilities, analytical depth, and organizational performance.

- Coordinates integrated financial management services and activities to improve operational efficiency and support enterprise and mission objectives. Promotes collaboration across AFRL mission organizations to leverage expertise, identify opportunities for cross-mission technical programs, and maximize resources in support of warfighter needs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • 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/
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations are Rome, NY and Kirtland AFB, NM
  • This is a drug testing position.
  • This is a supervisory position.
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  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
  • 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: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
  • 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 APDP position requiring Level/Tier 3 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Business-Financial Management (K).
  • The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  • The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements, or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
  • The incumbent of this position will be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties.
  • This position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy.

Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DO-2 broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Required Qualifications

  • United States Citizenship.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
  • Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience related to the position at the next lower grade. To qualify for the DO-03 (GS-14 equivalent) level, applicants must have DO-2, GS-13, or equivalent experience in other pay systems.
  • This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 3 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Business-Financial Management (K). This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  • The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements, or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
  • This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
  • The incumbent of this position will be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field desired.
  • Experience successfully interfacing and collaborating with business partners across multiple functions outside of financial management.
  • Financial management knowledge, including the ability to analyze financial data and effectively communicate data and results.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively with others and contribute to achieving desired results.
  • Knowledge or experience with Department of Defense acquisition requirements and financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
  • Experience defining, leading, and managing business management or professional program area which includes a full range of complex functional areas.
  • Experience providing written and oral communications to customers and leadership.
  • Experience formulating short- and long-term strategies across subordinate units to achieve significant results in support of the organization's goals and long-term vision.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional 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.

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Department of the Air Force Headquarters

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

The Air Force Research Laboratory is currently looking to fill a DO-0501-03 (GS-14 equivalent) AFRL Supervisory Financial Specialist position to enable faster delivery of game changing technologies through financial decision making. There is one vacancy at Rome, NY and one vacancy at Kirtland AFB, NM.

As a Supervisory Financial Specialist at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), you will direct the financial engines that turn visionary science and technology into game-changing operational capabilities for the warfighter. Leading and mentoring an elite financial team, you will resolve complex fiscal challenges, modernize execution processes, and drive high-level data integrity across high-priority defense portfolios. In this strategic leadership role, you will champion multi-agency collaboration and shape executive resource allocation to accelerate critical technological superiority.

Agency contact information

Brooke Harris

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