Be the force behind the force. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to empower the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to protect our nation's interests in air, space, and cyberspace. This is more than a job; it's a calling to serve.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), (GG-0501-14) in the Cyber Systems Group (HNF) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX.
PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Financial Management Career Field.
Recruitment and/or Relocation incentives may be offered for this position.
Situational telework may be approved under accepted circumstances.
Up to 25% Travel possible.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.
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Qualifications
- As the group CFO, you will provide the senior financial support necessary to meet the strategic goals of the Cyber Group. Advise the Division CFO, Senior Materiel Leader, First Line Financial Supervisors, and Program Managers on financial and acquisition strategies. Be responsible for exercising second level supervisory and financial policies for the Cyber Group. Apply financial knowledge and mentorship to the Senior Materiel Leader throughout the PPBE. Perform a broad range of financial oversight to plan, organize and direct activities of the Cyber Group’s financial managers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while meeting customer needs.
- Looking for a leader with:
- Expert knowledge of defense-wide financial management within the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).
- Skills in communicating clear, data-driven financial management strategy aligned to regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience working in cross-functional teams.
- A deep understanding of financial management principles, concepts, policies, and regulations within the AAF.
- The ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing staff.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employees must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- Education Requirements: Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree recommended. For further information regarding the 501 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/.
- This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Component Official (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary) or if the employee is “grandfathered” under 10 U.S.C. 1736( c )(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C. 1733 and 1737): a. Employee must be a member of the Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment. b. Employee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
- Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position.
- Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
- Employee is required to submit an initial and annual OGE 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.
- This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the national Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
- Knowledge of the financial management principles, concepts, policies, and laws; acquisition functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve acquisition problems; and all aspects of life cycle integrated financial support..
- Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Skill in stratifying resources against approved programs; planning, presenting, and executing budgets; analyzing budget impacts on programs; forecasting long-term funding requirements; reviewing, evaluating, and presenting data; and supporting analysis of financial management programs and activities’ specialized documentation, etc.
- You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/.
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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.
