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Financial Specialist

  • City, State:
    • Multiple Locations
  • Location/Base:
    • Multiple Locations
  • Level:
    • Entry Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • DO-01
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • DO-01: $45,548 - $87,452
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • FM
  • Office Symbol:
    • AFRL
  • Job Overview:
    • This is an open announcement to solicit candidates to fill positions using AFRL's Direct Hire Authority and is accepting applications from 1 Oct 2024 until 30 Sep 2025.  Please clearly mark on your resume which AFRL location you are interested in applying for. Locations include Dayton, OH (Wright-Patterson AFB), Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB), Valparaiso, FL (Eglin AFB), Arlington, VA, and Rome, NY.
       
      Are you looking to grow as a professional? Would you like to enable the Air Force Research Laboratory’s ability to accelerate technology adoption and transition to the warfighter? If you answer yes, Air Force Research Laboratory has an opportunity for you.
       
      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 as a Financial Specialist within AFRL/FM. 
      • Researches & analyzes information related to budget formulation & execution, financial analysis, governance, operations, cost analysis, accounting, & program control. 
      • Performs a variety of tasks in support of the DoD planning, programming, budgeting & execution of programs. 
      • Executes budget, cost analysis, & financial analysis studies & projects to develop analytical, judgment, procedural & technical skills. 
      • Processes execution documents, performs review of funding & ensures availability of funds before incurring commitment/obligation. 
      • Performs tasks supporting budget formulation, execution & cost analysis. 
      • Uses automated FM databases & systems to extract data, identify & resolve system problems, & maintain data integrity. 
      • Properly advises Program Analysts on funding execution & ensures transactions are in compliance with authorized policies & procedures. 
      • Carries out special assignments designed to facilitate the full use of & enhance employee’s training & development. 
      • Prepares supporting documentation for FIAR audit trail. Compiles & analyzes financial information from documents, databases, & other electronic records. 
      • Supports all aspects of the DoD planning, programming, budgeting & execution of programs.
      •  Utilizes financial systems to perform analysis & resolve accounting issues &/or errors.
      • Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, & abilities to effectively & efficiently provide advisory services on FM issues to internal/external customers.
  • Telework:
    • Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
  • Remote Work (CONUS):
    • Negotiable After Selection
  • Required Qualifications:
      • United States Citizenship
      • 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. 
      • The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
      • This position may be APDP coded position.  
      • The position may require Financial Management certification.
      • PCS Assistance may be authorized
  • Desired Qualifications:
      • Knowledge/experience; financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
      • Experience with solving complex issues which span multiple internal and external organizations.
      (Req. # 31753)
  • Don’t think you meet every requirement for this position? Studies have shown that many talented candidates don't apply because they assume that they are not qualified and do not feel like they meet every single requirement.  At AFRL we are dedicated to building a workplace with diverse experiences, perspectives and talent that enables us to effectively accomplish and accelerate our mission.  So, if you’re excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly to the duties, we strongly encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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