Financial Specialist

Open to current federal civilian employees only. Applications accepted until 11:45 PM EST, 25 August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supports organizational and mission priorities at all levels.
• Serves as Program Financial Manager representing AFRL.
• Analyzes, interprets, and applies financial management (FM) procedures in complex situations.
• Allocates and monitors financial resources in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, ensuring transparency and appropriate internal controls.
• Develops, interprets, and guides standardized processes and operations to promote efficiency, accountability, and transparency for leadership.
• Researches and analyzes information related to budget formulation and execution, financial analysis, governance, operations, cost analysis, accounting, and program control.
• Applies fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, standards, and procedures to all FM activities.
• Provides advisory services on FM issues to internal and external customers.
• Performs value-added financial analysis to maximize resources and improve mission effectiveness.
• Utilizes systems to extract data, identify and resolve system problems, and maintain data integrity.
• Applies analytical methods to ensure financial aspects of research and program forecasts, reports, plans, and strategies align with DAF goals and strategic initiatives.
• Prepares supporting documentation for FIAR audit trail.
• Supports all aspects of DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of programs.

Requirements

• United States citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience related to the position at the next lower grade (GS-11 equivalent for DO-02 consideration).
• APDP Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Business-Financial Management (K) required.
• Position is designated as an acquisition role under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP); selectee must meet Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements within 24 months or obtain a waiver.
• Applicants must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
• Financial Management Level 2 certification required per National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Section 1599d.
• Annual financial disclosures required to prevent conflicts of interest.

Qualifications

• Desired: Master’s/MBA or equivalent advanced degree in finance, business administration, or a relevant field.
• Experience collaborating with business partners across multiple functions outside financial management.
• Strong technical and financial management knowledge, including financial modeling and data communication.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including setting expectations, motivating employees, and driving accountability.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition requirements, financial management concepts, principles, laws, and regulations.
• Experience building program plans and budget justification products.
• Experience providing written and oral communications to senior leaders.
• Experience solving complex issues spanning multiple internal and external organizations.

Schedule

• Eligible for situational telework as determined by agency policy.