Financial Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Maxwell AFB, AL

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About The Position

This is a formal Air Force intern position established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program. It is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Centrally Managed Programs (AFPC/DPZS), and administered by the Financial Management Career Program. Position locations may vary from those listed, and total salary varies depending on the position location. The role supports budget, cost analysis, and financial analysis studies and projects while developing analytical, judgment, procedural, and technical skills. The position includes a one-year probationary period and successful completion of training and regulatory requirements identified in the applicable training plan. Relocation may be required during or after training.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• For GS-07: completion of one full year of graduate-level education, a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement, or five academic years of pre-professional study.
• For GS-09: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 out of 4.0.
• Knowledge of fundamental cost and economic analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of acquisition requirements and the development and approval processes used in large organizations.
• Practical understanding of models and estimating relationships.
• Ability to develop and use data collection techniques and analyze data.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
• Must successfully complete training and regulatory requirements specified in the applicable training plan.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must provide transcripts supporting educational claims; education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to a conventional U.S. education program.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to relocate during or after completion of training.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Support budget, cost analysis, and financial analysis studies and projects.
• Perform tasks supporting budget formulation.
• Perform basic tasks involving budget execution.
• Perform tasks supporting cost analyses.
• Use automated financial management databases and systems and their products.
• Carry out special assignments designed to facilitate and enhance the intern's training and development.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• PCS expenses may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern