The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Permanent, Full-Time, Lead Financial Management Specialist, NH-0501-03 (GS-12/13 Equivalent) position to work at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), in the Financial Management Directorate (FM), Cost and Economics Division (FMC), Enterprise Operations Branch (FMCX) at JBSA Lackland/Kelly, TX. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with great benefits as well as the opportunity to impact the overall Air Force mission.

The announcement opens 23 September 2026. This position can be closed at any time. Apply Now!

• PCS Entitlements: May be offered
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered
• Telework: Situational Only
• Remote: No
• Travel Requirement: 25% Travel possible
• Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.

This position has a typical 2026 salary range of $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality).

Qualifications/Requirements:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform economic and cost analysis studies for AF MAJCOMs and installations. The incumbent serves as a principal analytical expert for Economic Analyses (EA), Business Case Analyses (BCA), Privatization, Mission Change Analyses, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Analyses, Host Tenant Support Agreements, OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison for MEO support, and all other cost estimating and financial management issues. Provides cost analysis support for wing and MAJCOM functionals in resolving complex and difficult issues on financial management projects.

Leads ad hoc teams, reviews and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses, non-acquisition related analyses of alternatives and economic impact studies in support of a variety of major programs such as Military Construction (MILCON), lease versus buy decisions, housing and utility privatization, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), mission changes and all other cost estimating and financial management issues as deemed necessary.

Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/related information. Reviews and assesses the long-term effects of budget guidelines, such as new or revised legislation, Programming Decision Memorandums (PDM), and Program Budget Decisions (PBD) on assigned non-acquisition and base support activities programs.

Will conduct Cost Analysis Training. Will provide training to junior staff employees, base and MAJCOM Comptroller personnel, and resource managers assigned to functional organizations.

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
• Skill in application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analyses, discounting depreciation, and pro-rating), mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies/analysis.
• Knowledge of commonly used analytical and cost estimating methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes. Knowledge of the overall requirements and policy guidance associated with the AF and DoD non-acquisition financial programs.
• Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of cost analysis and funding pertinent to installation programs and/or organizational activities. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish cost analysis tasks.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare economic and cost analysis reports, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent).
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or other related field or comparable experience is desired. An advanced degree in a business-related field is highly desirable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, up to 65 workdays out of the year (25%).
• Employee is required to submit an annual OGE 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.

* This job does not have an education qualification requirement. College transcripts are highly recommended *

** Failure to submit a resume (up to two pages in length) will result in non-consideration for this position **

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume - up to two pages in length (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214, member 4), SF-50).

U.S. citizenship required.