Supervisory Financial Specialist- Direct Hire Authority

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband / grade level DO-01/GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

01COMPETENCIES

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Business Management, Oral and Written Communication, Teamwork and Leadership. 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.

DO-0501-02 Supervises and guides financial management employees, providing mentorship, technical direction, and opportunities for professional development. Oversees financial management activities to ensure effective funds execution in accordance with published AFRL Financial Management expectations and in support of Science and Technology mission requirements. Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data to support transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.

Provides expert financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic resource allocation, organizational priorities, and warfighter needs. Advocates for resources necessary to sustain and advance mission priorities while identifying opportunities to optimize funding for critical investments. Analyzes and resolves complex financial management problems, builds consensus among diverse organizations, and refines business goals to influence organizational policies and programs.

Identifies and implements improvements to financial management processes, systems, and data infrastructure to enhance execution capabilities, analytical depth, and organizational performance. Coordinates integrated financial management services and activities to improve operational efficiency and support enterprise and mission objectives.

Promotes collaboration across AFRL mission organizations to leverage expertise, identify opportunities for cross-mission technical programs, and maximize resources in support of warfighter needs.