FINANCIAL SPECIALIST--DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia$101,103 - $158,756Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Summary

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.

Duties

DO-0501-02 - Position duties include but are not limited to: - Supports organizational and mission priorities at all levels. Program Financial Manager representing AFRL. 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. Researches & 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. Applies 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.

Qualifications and evaluation

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How to apply

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload a two-pg. resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Unofficial/Official Transcripts, Certifications, DD214s, VA Letter, SF-50, etc.). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS (Air Force Civilian Service) via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Required documents

Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Additional information

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