The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial management expertise within AFRL. AFRL is responsible for executing Air Force strategic development planning and leading operational experimentation to support the SECAF & CSAF in strategic decisions meeting current and future AF needs. As a key strategic financial specialist, this position will look at integrating and streamlining business practices across AFRL, to provide full life-cycle decision support across Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE). Position duties include but are not limited to: Supports enterprise and mission priorities at all levels. Financial Specialist representing AFRL/FM. Analyzes, interprets & applies FM procedures in a variety of complex situations. Allocates & monitors financial resources in compliance with laws, regulations & policies, with sufficient transparency & appropriate internal controls. Develops, interprets & guides standardized processes & operations to ensure transparency & promote efficiency & accountability to leadership. Research & analyzes information related to budget formulation & execution, financial analysis, governance, operations, cost analysis, accounting, & program control. Applies fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, standards & procedures to all FM activities. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, & abilities to effectively & efficiently provide advisory services on FM issues to internal/external customers. Performs value-added financial analysis to make informed decisions that maximize resources & improve mission effectiveness. Utilizes systems to extract data, identify & resolve system problems, & maintain data integrity. Applied methods of analysis sufficient to ensure financial aspects of research & program forecasts, reports, plans, & strategies are consistent with DAF goals & strategic initiatives. Prepares supporting documentation for FIAR audit trail. Supports all aspects of the DoD planning, programming, budgeting & execution of programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position is eligible for telework opportunities, as determined by agency policy
• The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Must meet specialized experience at the next lower grade level of the position or equivalent in the Federal system.
• This position may be APDP coded position.
• The position may require Financial Management certification.
• The incumbent of this position may be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties.
• PCS Assistance may be authorized
• Fulltime telework may be authorized
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized (may require a service agreement)

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Desired Qualifications Desired Master's/MBA or equivalent advanced degree in finance, business administration, or other relevant meaningful Master's degree. Experience with successfully interfacing/collaborating with business partners across multiple functions outside financial management. Strong technical and financial management knowledge, including the ability to use financial models and effectively communicate data and results. Exceptional leadership skills include setting clear expectations, motivating employees and driving accountability to garner desired results. Knowledge/experience of Department of Defense Acquisition requirements; financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations. Experience in building program plans and budget justification products. Experience of providing written and oral communications to senior leaders. Experience with solving complex issues which span multiple internal and external organizations.

Education

Education requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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.

Contacts

• Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Jennifer Giron-Sanchez
• Email: [email protected]