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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to obtain experience and training under the palace acquire (paq) program which leads to career development in the field of financial management.

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to obtain experience and training under the palace acquire (paq) program which leads to career development in the field of financial management.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

Salary $96,960 to - $115,213 per year pay scale & grade gs 7 - 9

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Eglin afb, fl

Macdill afb, fl

Robins afb, ga

Scott afb, il

Show morefewer locations (5)

Hanscom afb, ma

Wright-patterson afb, oh

Tinker afb, ok

Arnold afb, tn

Hill afb, ut

Remote job no telework eligible no travel required occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed no appointment type permanent - internships work schedule full-time service competitive

Promotion potential

12

Job family (series)

* 0501 financial administration and program

Supervisory status no security clearance secret drug test no position sensitivity and risk noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk

Trust determination process

* suitability/fitness

Financial disclosure no bargaining unit status no

Announcement number c-26-dha-0501-ca-pk control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.s. Citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.

Federal employees - competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the u.s. Office of personnel management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Veterans

Veterans of the u.s. Armed forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for veterans.

Clarification from the agency

Eligible naf employees are considered under hiring path - "federal employees-excepted service"

Duties

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* prepares economic analysis of routine portions of operating systems, including conducting research of historical cost data of analogous weapon; use of a variety of cost factors for contracting studies, flying hours, reimbursable programs and/or other major missions assigned to the installation; analysis of current resources utilization and projection of future resource requirements for segments of the activity; and research and completion of routine and/or continuing cost studies.

Reviews data for consistency, accuracy, validity, and relevance to the situation being studied. Evaluates objectivity in selection of alternatives to be costed and analyzed.

* performs routine and/or continuing statistical and quantitative analysis of program trends, accomplishments, and deficiencies.

* assists in the evaluation of cost estimates prepared by industry to support selection of the industry sources(s), as well as selection of the configuration and program plan to be committed to development and/or other management decision. Performs continuing assignments involving the review of contractor cost performance reports. Develops knowledge of contractor cost estimating and accounting systems, management aspects of system programs and their relation to procurement, budget and planning.

Performs basic evaluation tasks using checklists, equations and factors. Describes and presents the results of the routine, recurring cost and economic analysis studies both in written form and in formal and informal briefings. Identifies and describes critical assumptions and decision points for decision-makers. Prepares and presents statistical and narrative reports and briefings.

* performs routine and recurring assignments in the formulation, development, and, execution of budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs required to properly fund and meet program resource requirements. Participates in the development of system planning objectives by evaluating cost/schedule tradeoffs, budget requirements, etc.; and develops appropriate financial plans in consonance with program management plans.

* prepares segments of action plans for meeting annual call, program objectives memorandum (pom) development, five-year defense plans (fydp), and other requirements.

- performs special assignments in keeping with the formal training plan. Includes administrative assignments to develop knowledge of the mission and organization of the financial community.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* u.s. Citizenship required

* males must be registered for selective service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* a security clearance may be required

* permanent change of station (pcs) expenses may or may not be authorized. Pcs expenses if authorized…