Job Overview

• This is an open announcement to solicit candidates to fill positions using AFRL's Direct Hire Authority and is accepting applications from 6 Feb 2025 until 13 Feb 2025. This position is located in Dayton, OH (Wright-Patterson AFB).

Are you looking to grow as a professional? Would you like to enable the Air Force Research Laboratory’s ability to accelerate technology adoption and transition to the warfighter? If you answer yes, the Air Force Research Laboratory has an opportunity for you.

AFRL is responsible for executing Air Force strategic development planning and leading operational experimentation to support the SECAF & CSAF in strategic decisions meeting current and future AF needs. As a key strategic financial specialist, this position will look at integrating and streamlining business practices across AFRL, to provide full life-cycle decision support across Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops & evaluates alternatives, defines the approach, conducts the analysis, & documents findings.
• Provides guidance & support to team, performing in-depth research, interpretation & analysis of laws, policies & regulations.
• Support teams in all aspects of DoD PPBE programs.
• Supports team attendance in professional & leadership training.
• Reinforces concepts, procedures & processes required to support AFRL projects & programs .
• Leads implementation of leadership-supported or approved FM policies & procedures on all matters relating to programming, cost, budgeting, forecasting, information collection, & status of funds.
• Presents changes to leadership & leads the implementation process for refining procedures.
• Works with leadership to develop clear objectives & common taxonomy.
• Influences research & analysis efforts related to budget formulation & execution, financial analysis, governance, operations, cost analysis, accounting, & prog control.
• Supports programs across multiple organizations if required.
• Assists in the development & leads the implementation of efforts to improve analytical & estimating methods, assessment of schedules & performance of integrated risk management.
• Assists in the development & leads the implementation of efforts to improve analytical & estimating methods, assessment of schedules & performance of integrated risk management.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Males must be registered for Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
• Must meet specialized experience at the next lower grade level of the position or equivalent in the Federal system.
• The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• This position may be APDP coded position.
• The position may require Financial Management certification.
• The incumbent of this position may be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties.
• PCS Assistance may be authorized

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of AFMC's structure and AFRL knowledge is helpful.
• Works with higher leadership on a consistent basis.
• Technical and financial management knowledge, including the ability to use financial models and effectively communicate data and results.
• Knowledge/experience; financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
• Experience in building program plans and budget justification products.
• Experience with solving complex issues which span multiple internal and external organizations.

Requisition No. 09261

Series

0501

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.