Financial Analysis Specialist

United States Air Force

$90K — $118K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial management, particularly in military pay and entitlements.
  • Expertise in financial management principles applicable to the USAF and DoD.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
  • Financial Management Level 2 Certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Audit PCS/TDY claims to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot travel management systems (DTS) issues.
  • Lead compliance efforts under JTR/DoDFMR regulations.
  • Certify fiscal transactions and financial documentation.
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to USAF leadership and DFAS.

Benefits

  • 11 Federal Holidays each year
  • 13 sick leave days earned per year
  • Paid vacation time ranging from 13-26 days per year based on tenure
  • Immediate health insurance coverage for you and your family
  • Eligibility for the Thrift Savings Plan with agency contributions.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full Time Financial Analyst, (GG-0501-12) to work with the USAF Sensitive Activities at JBSA Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX.

This is a federal career where you will utilize skills as a Quality Assurance Analyst & Financial subject matter expert managing high-stakes travel pay & entitlements. This position offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

In this role, you'll audit PCS/TDY claims, troubleshoot DTS, and lead voucher compliance under JTR/DoDFMR. You'll also certify fiscal transactions and provide strategic financial guidance to USAF leaders & DFAS.

SALARY RANGE: $90,823 - $118,702

AFCS BENEFITS:

Paid Time Off:11 Federal Holidays each year13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), such as; 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

This position can be closed at any time. Apply Now! All federal resumes must be no more than two (2) pages.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required

Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

Position is designated special sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 Investigation. A Statement of Understanding (SOU) identifying acknowledgment of the Security Accreditation and Certification must be signed. The incumbent may be subject to a counterintelligence scope polygraph.

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 the requirements of this certification program.

Education requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of military pay and allowances, allotments, leave rules and regulations and a thorough understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, and other technical criteria to determine propriety of entitlements of pay. Mastery of related financial regulations and rulings covering diverse types of military pay transactions to typically function as a technical authority for the resolution of an extensive range of issues or problems.

2. Knowledge of USAF financial management principles, theories, procedures and applications to administer the serviced activities financial management programs as they relate to Sensitive Activities; develop procedures and disseminate expert guidance on financial management and disbursing methodology, approach, procedures and techniques.

3. Knowledge of DoD, DFAS, and USAF financial management objectives, auditing, accounting and disbursing missions, responsibilities, interrelationships, processes, programs, operations and appropriate systems to participate in the budget development process; ensure programs objectives are met and fiduciary responsibilities are properly administered.

4. Knowledge of a variety of military pay, travel, and disbursing functional areas and their relationships to other functions to research or investigate problems or errors that require reconciling and reconstructing incomplete information and conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information. Knowledge of automated financial management and accounting systems, policies, procedures and practices which are used in accomplishing the activities financial management functions to meet prescribed requirements, develop solutions to problems, identify trends and to develop recommendations for future systems or applications; ability to plan and organize work, meet deadlines; interpret financial reports, schedules, & statements.

5. Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing financial and budgetary actions and associated automated records transactions; understanding AF and DoD automated financial and budgetary management and pay systems.

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/

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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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

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