SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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

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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