Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

Air Combat Command • Luke AFB, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a first-level supervisory position serving as the Financial Management Analysis (FMA) Flight Chief at AETC, Luke AFB. The role oversees appropriated accounting support for installation operations and ensures accounting data is properly integrated into the budgetary process. The position supervises military and civilian personnel and supports the 56th Fighter Wing’s financial requirements through budget preparation, financial analysis, guidance, reporting, and systems administration.

The incumbent prepares budget estimates, including detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year estimates, supporting data, and justifications for assigned organizations and programs. The position advises and assists on budgeting, accounting, cost, and related matters; establishes and implements requirements for budget, accounting, and cost operations; and ensures services and functions align with organizational goals and mission requirements. It also conducts managerial and financial reporting on the Wing’s financial posture and oversees systems management and administration.

Applicants must meet specialized experience requirements, including one year of experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent. The role requires knowledge and skill in financial management and appropriated-funds accounting, financial analysis, supervisory practices, and communication. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position, and the incumbent must comply with the certification program. The position is non-sensitive and requires obtaining and maintaining a background security clearance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• For applicable merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirement for the GS-12 level.
• Knowledge and skill in applying DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, and installation budgetary, accounting, and cost financial methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes.
• Knowledge of AETC structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, and policies concerning appropriated-funds financial issues.
• Knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and cost methods, policies, practices, procedures, processes, regulations, and precedents.
• Knowledge of funding sources, funding types and methods, and appropriate transactions for recording funds in financial systems.
• Knowledge of financial and budget/accounting/cost guidance, including legislation, Programming Decision Memoranda, the Program Objective Memorandum process, and Resource Management Decisions.
• Ability to interpret financial data, draw conclusions, and recommend courses of action.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and documents used to gather and analyze budget information.
• Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or analyzing financial programs and requirements.
• Knowledge of civilian and military personnel procedures and supervisory techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct work and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
• Knowledge of automated management data systems.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to justify, defend, present, advocate, and advise on financial processes, actions, and decisions.
• Knowledge of accounting practices, methods, and techniques, and organizational or program practices, policies, functions, and programs.
• Skill in applying costing analytical methods and techniques.
• Obtain and maintain a background security clearance.
• Comply with the Financial Management Level 2 certification program.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on appointment type.

Nice To Haves

• Superior qualifications will be considered.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof provided on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Supervise military and civilian personnel.
• Prepare budget estimates, including detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates, supporting data, and justifications for assigned organizations and programs.
• Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting, accounting, cost, and related information.
• Establish, define, and implement requirements for budget, accounting, and cost operations to align services and functions with organizational goals and mission requirements.
• Conduct managerial and financial reporting on the Wing’s financial posture.
• Oversee systems management and administration.
• Manage installation financial resources, monitor execution of available funds, and advise management on efficient means of obtaining, scheduling, and distributing funds.
• Ensure proper use of accounting principles for appropriated funds.
• Plan and assign subordinate work, review work, evaluate performance, provide instruction, resolve complaints, and identify ways to improve production or work quality.
• Provide financial management guidance to senior organizational officials and support fiscal discipline and mission accomplishment.
• Justify obtaining or committing resources and promote compliance with policies, regulations, or contracts.
• Participate in briefings and meetings involving consequential issues for the managed program.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible qualifying veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed