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Accountant Department of the Air Force Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Life Cycle Management Center FMN

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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional accounting and financial management oversight and financial analysis to Air Force AF Services activities/programs.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 03/27/2026 to 07/25/2026

Salary $34,799 to $82,938 per year

Salary listed is base salary and does not include any locality adjustments.

Pay scale & grade NH 2

Locations FEW vacancies in the following locations:

• Robins AFB GA
• Hanscom AFB MA
• Wright-Patterson AFB OH
• Tinker AFB OK
• San Antonio TX
• Hill AFB UT

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Competitive

Promotion potential None

Job family Series 0510 Accounting

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Other

Drug test No

Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number AFMC-051002-12922105-MAA

Control number 862729600

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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Performs financial analyses and prepares a variety of reports and related documents.

Monitors cash controls. Reviews cash controls and conduct surprise cash counts.

Conducts internal control reviews ICRs developed locally and by higher headquarters to determine if internal controls are efficient and effective in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and misappropriation of funds.

Reviews Nonappropriated Fund (e.g., income and expense, capital requirement, and cash flow) and Appropriated Fund budgets of all supported Services activities/programs such as bowling center, child development center, athletic and youth programs, lodging, and officers and enlisted clubs.

Performs a variety of tasks related to financial planning and administration of accounting systems covering operations and expenses of supported Services activities.

Requirements

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U.S. Citizenship is required.

Male must be registered for Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).

If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory.

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/fact.html.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.

Disclosure of Political Appointments. All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station.

The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.

The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis on time-sensitive assignments.

Acquire and utilize state-of-the-art knowledge and skills as they relate to technology and/or processes in the acquisition and/or financial environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

the employee must have a degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.

The ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and in all functional areas is required.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions (Professional and Scientific Positions).

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01 equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is experience in professional accounting practices, methods, and budgetary processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulations governing Nonappropriated and Appropriated Funds. Experience also includes gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial information to produce written reports, statements, and briefings. This background is supported by the ability to conduct oral presentations and training, utilize computer software for spreadsheet analysis and database management, and strategically relate budget entries to organizational goals.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

EDUCATION Degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. The term "accounting" means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted generally as accountant and/or auditor.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION At least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicants background must also include one of the following:

• Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law.
• A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination.
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing (e.g., 15 semester hours) but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that:
• a) The applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field (e.g., valuation, engineering, or financial institution examining).
• b) A panel of at least two higher-level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A.
• c) Except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicants education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Professional knowledge of accounting practices, methods, and techniques, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
• Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes.
• Knowledge of Nonappropriated Fund laws and regulations governing Nonappropriated Fund accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of nonappropriated and appropriated funds and common small business such as payroll, purchases, sales, and services accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platform briefings.
• Ability to make oral presentations on the budget and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to use computer operations, electronic communications, spreadsheet analysis, and database creation and utilization to prepare reports, schedules, and statements.
• Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.
• Skill in relating entries in the budget to the mission structure, goals, work processes, and program of support activities/organization.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position (NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible, click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants / Reemployed Annuitants Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. [Opens in a new window] [Learn more about federal benefits.]

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS & AWARDS Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance-related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. [Opens in a new window] [Learn more about federal benefits.]

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application Questionnaire
2. 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.
   • Additional information on resume requirements can be located under How To Apply.
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   • Transcripts
   • Registration/License
     • If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts.
     • If required for the position, submit an active/current registration/license.
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       ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible as applicable when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.

       At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.

       The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

       • Name
       • Rank/Grade of Service Member
       • Branch of Armed Forces
       • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Dates)
       • Expected Date of Discharge
       • Release from Active Duty
       • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
       • Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement)

       Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge. Signature by or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

       Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

       If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

       Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

       How to Apply

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       The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 07/25/2026.

       To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12922105

       To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

       To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

       1. Your Resume.

          • If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
          • Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
          • Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
          • For qualification determination, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
          • If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan series and grade (i.e., GS-0301-09).
          • Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance-related rating given within the last three years and/or incentive awards in your resume.
          • Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
          • Your name (first and last) MUST be included on your resume.

       2. A complete Application Questionnaire

       3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

       4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

       OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

       • Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees: Most recent performance appraisals dated within last 3 years showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
       • Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees: List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

       Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50s).

       PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded (i.e., resume) is received accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

       Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

       Agency contact information

       Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO NOT EMAIL, CALL ONLY Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 US

       Next steps

       Once your application package is received, an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

       Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

       To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

       If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

       Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

       • Criminal history inquiries
       • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
       • Financial suitability
       • New employee probationary period
       • Privacy Act
       • Reasonable accommodation policy
       • Selective Service
       • Signature and false statements
       • Social security number request

       Additional locations

       • San Antonio TX
       • Hill AFB UT

       Air Force Materiel Command The mission of the United States Air Force is "To fly, fight, and win... Airpower anytime, anywhere." To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach, and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting, and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

       [Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide]

       US Citizen This job announcement may close at any time - apply now.

       Agency contact information Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO NOT EMAIL, CALL ONLY Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 US

       Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Air Force Materiel Command, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers. https://afciviliancareers.com

       Summary Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional accounting and financial management oversight and financial analysis to Air Force AF Services activities/programs. [Learn more about this agency]

       Overview Help

       Accepting applications

       Open & closing dates 03/27/2026 to 07/25/2026

       Salary $34,799 to $82,938 per year

       Salary listed is base salary and does not include any locality adjustments.

       Pay scale & grade NH 2

       Locations FEW vacancies in the following locations:

       • Robins AFB GA
       • Hanscom AFB MA
       • Wright-Patterson AFB OH
       • Tinker AFB OK
       • San Antonio TX
       • Hill AFB UT

       Remote job No

       Telework eligible No

       Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

       Relocation expenses reimbursed No

       Appointment type Permanent

       Work schedule Full-time

       Service Competitive

       Promotion potential None

       Job family Series 0510 Accounting

       Supervisory status No

       Security clearance Other

       Drug test No

       Financial disclosure No

       Bargaining unit status Yes

       Announcement number AFMC-051002-12922105-MAA

       Control number 862729600

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