Financial Management Specialist

The Air Force Civilian Service

$40K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in financial management and analysis.
  • Must possess or obtain a security clearance.
  • Familiarity with federal budgeting and finance regulations.
  • Knowledge of DoD Working Capital Funds and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in hands-on training and mentorship through the ACDP program.
  • Assist in budget preparation and financial analysis for AFSC/SW.
  • Manage the Working Capital Fund budgets independently as a journeyman-level specialist.
  • Provide real-time financial analysis to support leadership decision-making.
  • Develop cost-effective financial models to optimize resource allocation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package.
  • Hands-on training opportunities and mentorship.
  • Career progression from developmental to journeyman level within financial management.
  • Access to professional development resources and continuing education.
  • Supportive work environment focused on efficiency and strategy.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Financial Management Specialist (NH-0501-02T03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the at Hill Air Force Base located in Davis County, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! Apply now!!! Relocation expenses not authorized. 2026 Salary Range ($40,736 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality Job Open Date: 8/7/2026 Job Close Date: 8/21/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Financial Management Specialist (Developmental to Journeyman) Jumpstart your career in federal finance through the Accelerated Compensation for Developmental Positions (ACDP) program. Starting with hands-on training under expert mentorship, you will rapidly transition into a journeyman-level Working Capital Fund (WCF) Financial Management Specialist, delivering critical budget, cost, and decision-support analysis that directly funds the Air Force Sustainment Center Software Directorate (AFSC/SW) depot maintenance mission. Your Career Progression Phase 1: NH-02 Developmental Level (Learn & Build) - Structured Training: Fulfill the requirements of the FM ACDP training plan, combining on-the-job training (OJT) with formal classroom and online financial instruction. - Guided Execution: Perform recurring budget and financial tasks under the guidance of a senior supervisor, building core skills in problem-solving and data analytics. - Operational Support: Assist the Budget Section in analyzing expenses and delivering cost-effective financial and budgetary services to the organization. Phase 2: NH-03 Journeyman Level (Execute & Lead) - Decision Support: Provide accurate, real-time financial analysis to AFSC/SW leadership to guide strategic, high-level business decisions. - WCF Portfolio Management: Independently manage and execute Working Capital Fund budgets, tracking expenditures and analyzing complex financial data in support of depot operations. - Strategic Optimization: Develop and implement cost-effective expense models to maximize resource efficiency across the maintenance directorate. Who We Are Looking For - Motivated Achievers: High-performing individuals eager to master data analytics, financial automation, and complex problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. - Adaptable Professionals: Candidates who can navigate change, absorb new technical training rapidly, and work collaboratively within a team. - Detail-Oriented Analysts: Thinkers who appreciate numbers, financial policy, and the strategic impact of resource management. Requirements: - Obtain & maintain a security clearance - May be required to travel to perform temporary duty - May have extended/other than normal duty hours - Safeguards classified or sensitive financial management/budget-related information and/or files. - Maybe required to travel on military or commercial aircraft to attend conferences and meetings. - This is a Financial Management level 1 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2012 Public Law 112-81, Subtitle R-Financial Management, Section 1599d. - Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): NH-02: 1. Knowledge of well-established laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques applicable to common budgeting, cost analysis, and financial analysis work. 2. Knowledge of commonly used budget formulation and execution practices, procedures, and guidelines, as well as fundamental cost and economic analysis concepts. 3. Knowledge of management theories, principles, concepts and practices; knowledge of life cycle management and acquisition processes. 4. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of research inquiry and cost. NH-03: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of commonly used accounting, cost, budgetary methods, practices, procedures, policies, and processes and financial systems related to the aspects of capital and operating budget preparation and execution of cost, revenue and production, and management of assets. 2. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, and policies necessary for the execution of DoD Working Capital Funds (WCF). 3. Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), its process, products, terminology, and guidance documents. In-depth knowledge of the organic CSAG-M functions, to include financial and production related operations, policy and procedures found in base level, AFSC, HQ AFMC, and DoD regulations, capital and operating budget preparation, rate structures, revenue calculation, expense/investment development and tracking, and financial/program analysis required to maintain a solvent CSAG-M fund. 4. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of financial depot maintenance data, along with the knowledge of mission, organization, workload, work processes and skills associated with depot maintenance. 5. Overall comprehensive knowledge of business, financial, and management principles and practices common to the administration of government organizations such as how to interpret financial reports, balance sheets, income statements, etc. 6. Skill to plan, organize, and conduct information gathering and to negotiate with management to implement recommendations for improvements involving resources, investments, projects, production, workload, and/or financial issues. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year 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. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." 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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