Department of the Air Force

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Scott AFB, Illinois Full time

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $109137 - $141880 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905, dated 6/23/2023 This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. The incumbent serves as a senior remediation specialist and project lead providing assistance and guidance concerning financial statement and process deficiencies.

Major Duties:

  • As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans remediation program activities, conduct root cause analyses, develop remediation plans, and implement corrective actions for internal and external accounting, audit, and budget deficiencies. Manages financial improvement and audit remediation activities. Develops and maintains supporting documentation for remediation activities and policy revisions. Develops accounting, audit, and internal control policies and practices impacting Transportation Working Capital Fund financial reporting, operating results, and auditability. Collaborates with key stakeholders to improve internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Developing corrective action plans and providing oversight of business process remediation; reviewing milestones for accuracy. Performing quality assurance reviews over policies related to financial reporting, financial management, financial systems, auditing, and accounting processes. Analyzing results of all internal and external remediation progress to draw conclusions for annual financial statement audit and provide assessment results to senior leaders. Performing financial improvement and audit remediation activities at assessable unit level or comparable business process operational units. Overseeing the activities of a process improvement team is highly desirable. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12944177 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-05-08