Financial Specialist

Air Combat Command • Eglin AFB, FL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a financial specialist, performing financial management functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of budget analysis and cost analysis, in support of weapon systems/subsystem programs. This role involves establishing financial management policy and implementing programming, budgeting, cost analysis, and contract cost performance analysis. The specialist will provide financial management and advisory oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives specific to the life cycle management of major weapon system(s)/subsystem(s) programs, encompassing both unclassified and advanced programs. Responsibilities include formulating, establishing, and implementing financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, budgeting, funding, forecasting, and status of funds. The role is responsible for all aspects of the formulation, development, and execution of budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs required to properly fund and meet program resource requirements. The Financial Specialist will represent the organization at all levels within the government and at contractor/industry sites and perform a variety of additional financial and administrative duties.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is designated Special Sensitive must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours (overtime, comp time)
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level, or equivalent, in federal service or other pay systems which include knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of the classified title, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments, in addition to the knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement, in a related field. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
• GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent, in federal service or other pay systems which include knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives; skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments; ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., in a related field. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
• GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, or equivalent, in federal service or other pay systems which includes comprehensive knowledge of budget information systems technology and automated data processing concepts and applications to maintain or manipulate budget computer applications and systems to meet needs of end-users, perform quality check of budget systems and resolve or report problems/technical difficulties, and recommend process improvements, modifications and upgrades that will optimize system utilization, and knowledge of financial management systems technology and automated data processing concepts and applications to maintain or manipulate financial management computer applications and systems, perform quality check of financial management systems and make recommendations on process improvements that will optimize system utilization. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M., in a related field. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
• GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent, in federal service or other pay systems which includes detailed and in-depth knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budget System and the USAF Weapons Systems Acquisition Management Process; budgeting policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems; general understanding of accounting, contracting, and business processes; and a basic knowledge of information technology. Analyzes financial activities and develops and charts functional logic for new and revised automated financial management systems and effectively presents financial management needs to program managers, engineers, information technology specialists etc.
• Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes.
• Knowledge of the requirements, techniques, procedures, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
• Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or analyzing financial requirements of the assigned program.
• Ability to communicate, plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data using financial systems to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

Nice To Haves

• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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/
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives may be authorized for this position
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentives may be authorized for this position
• Superior Qualifications Appointments (Advanced In-Hire Rates) may be authorized for this 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial specialist, performing financial management functions involving the formulation, justification, and/or execution of budget analysis and cost analysis, in support of weapon systems/subsystem programs.
• Establish financial management policy and implement programming, budgeting, cost analysis, and contract cost performance analysis.
• Provide financial management and advisory oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives specific to the life cycle management of major weapon system(s)/subsystem(s) programs, encompassing both unclassified and advanced programs.
• Formulate, establish, and implement financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, budgeting, funding, forecasting, and status of funds for both unclassified and advanced programs.
• Responsible for all aspects of the formulation, development, and execution of budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs required to properly fund and meet program resource requirements across both unclassified and advanced programs.
• Represent the organization at all levels within the government and at contractor/industry sites in support of both unclassified and advanced programs.
• Perform a variety of additional financial and administrative duties supporting both unclassified and advanced programs.
• Safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• File an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and may be required to file annually.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree