Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Financial Management Specialist (NH-0501-02T03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Robins Air Force Base, located in Warner Robins, GA. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days
Salary Range ($40,736 - $138,370) Yearly with locality pay included
Job Open Date 8/26/2026
Job Close Date 9/2/2026
Who May apply: U.S. Citizens
Financial Management Specialist (ACDP Trainee)
Kickstart a high-trajectory career in defense finance through the Accelerated Compensation for Developmental Positions (ACDP) program. Working under the guidance of senior mentors, you will master data analytics, financial modeling, and decision-support tools to develop cost-effective sales rates and drive critical financial strategies for the Air Force.
What you will accomplish:
- Fast-Track Career Progression: The ACDP is designed to rapidly develop high-performing professionals into financial management journeymen, featuring direct pathways for performance-based salary increases.
- Next-Gen Skill Development: Build highly sought-after expertise in financial data analytics, robotic process automation, and advanced problem-solving methodologies.
- Real-World Strategic Impact: Directly support the Financial Management Division in communicating financial results, analyzing performance metrics, and shaping cost-effective rates that power Air Force operations.
- Core Financial Operations: Independently execute recurring financial tasks, conduct data analyses, and support senior leadership in communicating key financial results.
- Continuous Learning & Training: Complete a rigorous, structured training plan including on-the-job training (OJT), facilitated FM courses, and formal classroom instruction.
- Analytical Problem Solving: Leverage modern data tools and automation to solve complex financial challenges and provide actionable decision support to leadership.
- Collaborative Project Support: Team with financial leaders on new or unusual projects, ensuring all deliverables meet strict technical soundness and accuracy standards.
If you are:
- An ambitious analyst with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, economics, or data analytics who thrives in fast-changing, complex environments.
- A motivated self-starter eager to learn, absorb feedback, and rapidly progress through a structured developmental program.
- A critical thinker with an analytical mindset, ready to leverage technology and automation to optimize financial workflows.
Apply Today & Accelerate Your Career!
If you are looking for a dynamic, high-growth environment where your analytical skills directly support national security, the ACDP Financial Management program is your launchpad. Apply today to begin your journey toward becoming an elite Air Force Financial Journeyman!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- May be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift
- Incumbent must meet the Financial Management Certification requirements of the position
- Nonexempt: The actual work performed in this position has been reviewed and determined that it does not meet any of
the exemption criteria defined in 5 CFR 551. This position has been designated as nonexempt.
Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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.
5. Ability to collect, research and analyze data and to interpret findings, and the ability to use IT to do so.
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).
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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.