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FINANCIAL SPECIALIST Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
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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 serve as a financial specialist performing financial management functions involving the formulation justification andor execution of budget analysis and cost analysis in support of Officer Professional Military Education OPME.
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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 serve as a financial specialist performing financial management functions involving the formulation justification andor execution of budget analysis and cost analysis in support of Officer Professional Military Education OPME.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Accepting applications Location FEW vacancies in the following location
Maxwell AFB AL
No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary 89508 - 116362 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 12 Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0501 Financial Administration And Program Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 9Z-AFPC-13099322-528925-RME Control number 889964300
This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse widow widower or parent of a veteran who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
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Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service see www.sss.gov Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends andor holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Depending on the type of position competitiveexcepted you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationarytrial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the national Defense Authorization Act NDAA 2012 Public Law 112-81 Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with these requirements The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift A bachelors or advanced degree in business administration economics finance or other related field is highly desirable
Qualifications
In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least one 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes detailed and in-depth knowledge of the DoD Planning Programming and Budget System budgeting policies regulations procedures and administrative and financial management systems general understanding of accounting contracting and business processes and a basic knowledge of information technology.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE TIG REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE GS POSITIONS Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES KSAs Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities andor competencies in the following areas
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information 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.
120-Day Register 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.
Military Spouse Preference MSP Eligible MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtaindownload a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program PPP Applicant Eligible PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtaindownload a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference. To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired onafter 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 or more. For more information click here.
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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.
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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.
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.
BASIS OF RATING Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality depth and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veterans Preference however Veterans Preference is considered where applicable.
Best Qualified Group Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group Candidates in this category meet the minimum education andor experience requirements.
The resumedocuments 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.
For additional information on what to include in your resume click here.
APPRAISALSAWARDS 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 andor awards in your resume.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Benefits Help
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 Help 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 eligibilityeligibilities 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.
Online Application Questionnaire 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 illegibleunreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under How To Apply.
Transcripts Registration License If qualifying on educationposition requires education you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position submit an active current registrationlicense.
Veterans If claiming VEOA VRA or 30 Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214 which must include the character of service i.e. with an honorable or general discharge. This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2 4 or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30 Disabled Veteran you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees includes current Air Force employees You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50 block 24 must contain 1 or 2 AND block 34 must be a 1. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement block 34 may contain a 1 or 2.
Promotion Consideration If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions Within-Grade GradeRange Increases and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old.
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 RankGrade 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 honorable or general 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.
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 SF50s.
How to Apply Help The complete Application Package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 10292026
To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following link httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099322
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
For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment i.e. monthyear to monthyear or monthyear 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 andor 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.
A complete Application Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
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.
PLEASE NOTE It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered andor 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.EMAILCALL.ONLY Address Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB AL 36112 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
Required Documents Help 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 eligibilityeligibilities 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.
Online Application Questionnaire 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 illegibleunreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under How To Apply.
Transcripts Registration License If qualifying on educationposition requires education you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position submit an active current registrationlicense.
Veterans If claiming VEOA VRA or 30 Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214 which must include the character of service i.e. with an honorable or general discharge. This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2 4 or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30 Disabled Veteran you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees includes current Air Force employees You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50 block 24 must contain 1 or 2 AND block 34 must be a 1. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement block 34 may contain a 1 or 2.
Promotion Consideration If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions Within-Grade GradeRange Increases and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old.
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 RankGrade 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 honorable or general 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.
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 SF50s.
How to Apply Help The complete Application Package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 10292026
To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following link httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099322
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
For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment i.e. monthyear to monthyear or monthyear 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 andor 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.
A complete Application Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
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.
PLEASE NOTE It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered andor 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.
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Agency contact information Total Force Service Center Phone 1-800-525-0102 Email DO.NOT.EMAILCALL.ONLY Address Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB AL 36112 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.
ExpandHide next steps
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
Air Education and Training 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
AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee PPP DoD Military Reserve MR and National Guard NG Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res MR and Nat Guard NG Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
Agency contact information Total Force Service Center Phone 1-800-525-0102 Email DO.NOT.EMAILCALL.ONLY Address Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB AL 36112 US
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 serve as a financial specialist performing financial management functions involving the formulation justification andor execution of budget analysis and cost analysis in support of Officer Professional Military Education OPME.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Accepting applications Location FEW vacancies in the following location
Maxwell AFB AL
No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary 89508 - 116362 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 12 Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0501 Financial Administration And Program Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 9Z-AFPC-13099322-528925-RME Control number 889964300
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