FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial management services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers for the Air Force Material Command.

Duties

• - Forecasts, allocates and interprets comprehensive financial data for both various appropriations, reports and statements, variance analyses, Requests for Information (RFIs) and financial trend analyses about the budget and programs of assigned organizations. Provides authoritative financial analysis and guidance for one or more future budget years to inform decision-making by leadership. - Serves as a consultant and technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial management to functional experts and/or agency officials responsible for program operations. Provides management officials with decision support related to the impact(s) of financial transactions and budgetary changes on program solvency and viability in changing environments. - Effectively prepares, assembles and conveys information in support of formal presentations of budgets, RFIs and formal reviews with higher echelons. Ensures the final products meet stated objectives and are timely, complete, logical, properly documented, and of professional quality. - Evaluates, advises and assembles background data on the impacts of pending and current Congressional, OMB, DOD, USAF and Comptroller General decisions and recommends courses of action. Accurately compiles and summarizes narrative information and quantitative budget-related data in accordance with prescribed procedures and regulations. - Uses data analysis tools (ie AFM, FMSuite, CRIS, PBES, PowerBI) to streamline processes and/or eliminate manual data pulls. Performs trend analysis and uses outcomes to advise on best approach to budget drills, shorten business process timelines, eliminate non value added work, inform leadership decisions, and make every dollar count in support of the Warfighter mission.

Qualifications

Experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and Specialized experience as stated in this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as: comprehensive knowledge of and experience in all aspects of financial management operations, including formation, development, and execution of budgets; providing critical decision support and advisory services across budget operations, cost analysis, auditing, financial systems, and data analytics; resolving complex financial challenges guiding both resource and workforce management to optimize organizational and mission support capabilities. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. Skill in preparing written briefings and reports to communicate the potential effects of budgetary actions and functional project status for management review. 2. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, precedents, procedures, regulations, policies, briefing formats and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budgets to support the mission, structure, goals, work processes and programs of supported activities/organizations. 3. Ability to conduct studies; gather, assemble, and prepare estimates; extract, organize, and analyze data from a variety of non-evident sources; develop alternate options/strategies; and make recommendations to resolve financial problems and budget/manpower issues. Ability to select and apply analytical methods and techniques to rapidly changing circumstances to maintain agility and create decision space for leadership. 4. Knowledge of commonly used budget, automated financial systems, and performance metric procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides to perform financial management tasks. 5. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems; selecting and applying a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financiel management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidlines and refulations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/15/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12988971 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.