LEAD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST- (DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY)

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Team Leader responsible to their supervisors or managers for assuring that the work of their assigned team is carried out by performing a range of planning, coordinating, coaching, facilitating, and related supportive duties and responsibilities. This position performs official lead duties over three (or more), subordinate professional employees with primarily journeyman level job experience by directing/overseeing projects and assignments. Learn more about this agency Duties DUTY 1: Performs technical and administrative lead duties on a regular and recurring basis for 25% or more of the time by identifying, distributing, assigning and balancing workload and tasks amongst employees by skill level, proficiency and/or occupational specialization, making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of work assignments. DUTY 2: Consistently exercises independent judgment in directing and assigning work amongst employees by using determinative factors such as team members expertise, experience, competence, workload availability, work priorities and team member functional development. DUTY 3: Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates for funding needs for one or more future years. DUTY 4: Conducts financial and cost reviews to determine resource requirements based on actual and forecasted workload. DUTY 5: Conducts special studies requested by leadership to provide guidance, direction, or action on established policies, procedures, regulations, or directives. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be authorized Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate Security Clearance. Position may be subject to random drug testing May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on occasion. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. 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. 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. Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in leading a financial management team; performing complex budget formulation, execution, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities; developing cost estimates and funding justifications; and analyzing financial data to resolve funding issues and advise leadership on resource requirements. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Comprehensive knowledge of Congressional, agency and OMB financial management and program objectives. Knowledge of computerized financial systems and budgetary processes and procedures; precedents and controls; and policy, guidelines and regulations for providing procedural guidance on budget administration. Basic knowledge of personnel safety, security and management, EEO regulations, procedures and practices, and Merit System principles and intent. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long-range funding needs and to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies. Ability to utilize AoP principles and concepts to lead a team of subordinate personnel through coaching, communication, planning, organizing, and direction to facilitate work assignments. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and funding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems. Ability to lead a team, devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's or advanced degree in business administration, economics, finance, or another related field is highly desirable. Experience with multiple appropriations and reimbursable customer orders is also highly desirable. This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 25 AUG 2026, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.