FINANCIAL SPECIALIST--DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.

DO-0501-02 - Position duties include but are not limited to: - Supports organizational and mission priorities at all levels. Program Financial Manager representing AFRL. Analyzes, interprets & applies FM procedures in a variety of complex situations. Allocates & monitors financial resources in compliance with laws, regulations & policies, with sufficient transparency & appropriate internal controls. - Develops, interprets & guides standardized processes & operations to ensure transparency & promote efficiency & accountability to leadership. Researches & analyzes information related to budget formulation & execution, financial analysis, governance, operations, cost analysis, accounting, & program control. Applies fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, standards & procedures to all FM activities. - Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, & abilities to effectively & efficiently provide advisory services on FM issues to internal/external customers. Performs value-added financial analysis to make informed decisions that maximize resources & improve mission effectiveness. - Utilizes systems to extract data, identify & resolve system problems, & maintain data integrity. Applies methods of analysis sufficient to ensure financial aspects of research & program forecasts, reports, plans, & strategies are consistent with DAF goals & strategic initiatives. - Prepares supporting documentation for FIAR audit trail. Supports all aspects of the DoD planning, programming, budgeting & execution of programs.