FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Minneapolis, Minnesota

Salary Range: $67290 - $87482 Per Year

Job Summary: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Major Duties:

• The primary purpose of this position is: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position located in the Comptroller function of the Wing at an Air Force Reserve Command base. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Financial Management Specialist with responsibility of monitoring all operations in the accounting and finance office, providing technical assistance and guidance to management officials and technicians engaged in the different financial functions and maintaining, controlling, and reporting financial information for financial services provided to the base and tenant organization(s). DUTIES: DUTY 1: As Deputy Disbursing Officer disburses and collects funds, and accounts for funds as an agent of the U.S. Treasury Department. Signs official receipts for funds received. Receives, handles, processes, stores, safeguards cash and negotiable instruments, and signs official receipts for funds received. Under provisions of 31 U.S.C., 103a, is subject to liabilities and penalties prescribed by law for misconduct. Monitors funds balances and maintains records to ensure funds are managed within allowable constraints and ensures there are no violations of Public Law, certifying, to include accuracy of billing. DUTY 2: Provides customer support to external and internal customers (e.g. , resource advisors, members of the serviced organizations, vendors, budget analysts). Oversees maintenance of records/files and accounts in automated accounting systems in various stages of funding, payment, payment dates, and ensures coordination and operations with DFAS. Hears and resolves complaints from customers. Initiates and advocates corrective action packages to DFAS. DUTY 3: Provides administrative oversight of the Quality Assurance Program. Provides technical assistance and advice to the Comptroller and staff. Examines all areas to determine the effectiveness of procedures and also determines if supervisors are recording quality data upon which accurate management conclusions and decisions can be based. Ensures adequate quality standards and internal controls are in place at base level operations. DUTY 4: Develops training programs that prepare comptroller military personnel for day-to-day support service requirements and wartime mission requirements. Requirements include the development of annual and quarterly training plans that cover the accounting subject matter areas and other related topics. Coordinates formal school tours and annual tours to maximize training opportunities for assigned military. Prepares and schedules comptroller military reservists for major command (MAJCOM) and AF level contingency exercises and training. DUTY 5: Prepares annual operations and maintenance budget for mobility type equipment and supply items. Develops the military personnel appropriation budget for military pay and travel entitlements for the assigned comptroller military. Submits financial plan requirements to financial management. Coordinates with mobility office to develop unit mobility plan based on wartime tasking.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Financial Administration and Program Series 0501 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes the Knowledge of USAF accounting and finance operations (i.e., military and civilian pay, travel, commercial services, material, and paying and collecting), methods and techniques, to include program practices, policies, and functions to accomplish assigned work within the section. Knowledge of automated data processing principals and requirements and limitations of data processing equipment to provide advice on tailoring specifications meet needs of the section. Responsible for monitoring all operations in the account and finance office, providing technical assistance and guidance to management officials and technicians engaged in different financial functions and maintaining, controlling and reporting financial information. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR COMBINATION OF BOTH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirement is at least 100%. NOTE: you must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge of accounting and finance policies and procedures. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques. Ability to identify, analyze, and categorize budget data. Ability to manage training program. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain AirForce Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent maybe assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments. This is a Financial Management Level 1 certified position IAW Title 10 United States Code, Section 1599d as amended by Public Law 112-81, Section 1051, Subtitle F-Financial Management. Incumbent will satisfy the requirements of this certification program. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/06/2026. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12949981 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-06