Supervisory Financial Specialist

Overview

This position is open to current federal civilian employees.

The organization is seeking a qualified candidate to lead as an Organizational Senior Functional (OSF) in an AFRL Mission Organization.

• Posting end date: 10/10/2026 (submissions accepted until 11:45 PM EST, 10 October 2026)
• Requisition number: 77092
• Telework: Eligible for situational telework, as determined by agency policy

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate employees.
• Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of senior management.
• Lead and enable financial management work related to:
  • Budget formulation and budget execution
  • Financial analysis
  • Cost estimation
  • Accounting
  • Financial governance and financial policy
  • Program control
• Resolve multi-faceted problems spanning multiple disciplines.
• Provide financial management guidance to research and/or scientific teams to:
  • Foster collaboration and promote synergy
  • Encourage innovation
  • Ensure programmatic rigor
  • Optimize resources across the S&T portfolio
• Develop innovative business management approaches and solutions that support technology exploitation.
• Cultivate and sustain a professional atmosphere of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork.
• Communicate, collaborate, and provide counsel to USAF, USSF, MAJCOMS, COCOMS, HQ AFRL, other services, universities, and industry both nationally and internationally.
• Author, publish, and direct authoritative standard operating procedures and decision support presentations for internal and external senior leaders and officials.

Required Qualifications

• United States citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience related to the position at the next lower grade. For DO-04 consideration, applicants must have a minimum of GS-14 equivalent experience.
• This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Business-Financial Management (K). The 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 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 must file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 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, including 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Eligible for a referral bonus: No

Additional Information

• Series: 0501
• Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages and font size should be no smaller than 10 pts.