Financial Management Analyst; Cost Analyst

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for two (2) Permanent, Full‑Time, Financial Management Specialists, NH‑0501‑03 (GS‑12/13 Equivalency) positions at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), in the Financial Management Directorate (FM), Cost and Economics Division (FMC), Operations Silver Branch (FMCS) at Buckley Space Force Base, CO. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with great benefits and the opportunity to impact the overall Air Force mission.

• MPCNs: M & M
• PCS Entitlements:
  May be offered
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  May be offered
• Telework:
  Situational Only
• Remote:
  No
• Travel Requirement: 25% Travel possible
• Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.

This position has a typical 2026 salary range of $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality).

The primary purpose of this position is to perform economic and cost analysis studies for AF MAJCOMs and installations. The incumbent serves as a principal analytical expert for Economic Analyses (EA), Business Case Analyses (BCA), Privatization, Mission Change Analyses, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Analyses, Host Tenant Support Agreements, OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison for MEO support, and all other cost estimating and financial management issues.

Provides cost analysis support for wing and MAJCOM functionals in resolving complex and difficult issues on financial management projects.

• Leads ad hoc teams, reviews and/or performs specialized individual economic analyses, non‑acquisition related analyses of alternatives and economic impact studies in support of a variety of major programs such as Military Construction (MILCON), lease versus buy decisions, housing and utility privatization, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), mission changes and all other cost estimating and financial management issues as deemed necessary.
• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on cost analysis and related information. Devises and recommends the adoption of procedures to implement cost analysis processes, policies, and regulations issued by the AF and OSD.
• Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information.
• Conducts Cost Analysis Training.
• Uses automated cost analysis/budget system(s) and computer‑generated products in accomplishing cost analysis assignments.

• Skill in application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g., cost‑benefit analyses, discounting depreciation, and pro‑rating), mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies/analysis.
• Knowledge of commonly used analytical and cost estimating methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes. Knowledge of the overall requirements and policy guidance associated with the AF and DoD non‑acquisition financial programs.
• Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of cost analysis and funding pertinent to installation programs and/or organizational activities.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare economic and cost analysis reports, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish cost analysis tasks.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent).
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