Job Summary

The Air Force Research Laboratory is currently looking to fill a DO-0501-03 (GS-14 equivalent) AFRL Supervisory Financial Specialist position to enable faster delivery of game changing technologies through financial decision making. There is one vacancy at Rome, NY and one vacancy at Kirtland AFB, NM. 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.

Job Description

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. To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DO-2 broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Required Qualifications United States Citizenship. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience related to the position at the next lower grade. To qualify for the DO-03 (GS-14 equivalent) level, applicants must have DO-2, GS-13, or equivalent experience in other pay systems. This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 3 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Business-Financial Management (K). This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements, or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. The incumbent of this position will be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties. Desired Qualifications Master's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field desired. Experience successfully interfacing and collaborating with business partners across multiple functions outside of financial management. Financial management knowledge, including the ability to analyze financial data and effectively communicate data and results. Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively with others and contribute to achieving desired results. Knowledge or experience with Department of Defense acquisition requirements and financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations. Experience defining, leading, and managing business management or professional program area which includes a full range of complex functional areas. Experience providing written and oral communications to customers and leadership. Experience formulating short- and long-term strategies across subordinate units to achieve significant results in support of the organization's goals and long-term vision.