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.
Responsibilities
DO-0501-02 - Position 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.
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 (opm.gov). 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 KSA's: Problem Solving Communication Business Management Teamwork and Leadership 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.