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Financial Specialist- Direct Hire Authority


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 101103 - 101103
Posted: 7 October 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

DOPosition 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.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary OR 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.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This position may require travel.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service see .
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments.
  • This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2
Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Series 0501 Office of Personnel Management (OPM): General Schedule Qualification Standards (). Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

To qualify for this position your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DO-01 (GS-11) 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 positions to be filled. Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs:

Desired Qualifications (The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates):
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Develops new financial management methods and adapts established approaches to resolve complex issues. Communicates important concepts and strategies to influence financial decisions supporting organizational goals.
  • Communicates important concepts and strategies to influence financial decisions supporting organizational goals.
  • AFRL Financial Management employees review and execute work within published AFRL Financial Management expectations.
  • To execute tasks efficiently and effectively employees will optimize systems and data infrastructure to enhance execution capabilities and analytical depth; and identify process gaps implement targeted solutions and drive continuous improvement to elevate organizational performance and resource alignment.

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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.

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.

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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

IC