FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Posted: March 3, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
California
Salary
$65,148 - $103,006
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as a financial technician for the Air Force, handling tasks like analyzing budgets, preparing reports, and managing financial data to support the team's operations.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with experience in finance who enjoys using computers to solve problems and communicate clearly with others.
The role requires adapting to changing priorities in a military environment.
Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a financial technician independently performing a variety of financial management analysis and technical related tasks in support of the AFTC Financial Management Directorate.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Click Here.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of generalized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Generalized experience is experience and ability to serve as a financial technician independently performing a variety of financial management analysis and technical related tasks in support of the AFTC Financial Management Directorate.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Ideal Candidate (statement is placed within the announcement): A highly motivated individual possessing analysis skills in financial management with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of policies, data collection, analysis methods, and report writing to provide administrative support for programs and personnel issues.
The ability to demonstrate skills in gathering, assembling and analyzing computer products and data to provide management information for problem resolution.
Strong communication skills for effectively presenting financial information both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of computer systems and various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, publications, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
Ability to balance and reconcile financial accounts and independently take corrective action also exhibit a high level of integrity and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and policies.
Additionally, the ability to work collaboratively in an ever-evolving environment while adapting to changing priorities is key.
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: 1.
Skills in analysis and evaluative techniques to perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of work processes, budget data, personnel utilization, training needs, audit or inspection reports, and the like.
2. Knowledge of policies, data collection, analysis methods, and report writing to provide administrative support for programs and personnel issues. 3.
Skills in gathering, assembling and analyzing computer products and data to provide management information for problem resolution. 4.
Knowledge of extensive administrative rules, procedures, or operations to perform the work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, locating and assembling information for various reports, maintaining files/records, and preparing travel arrangements.
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Knowledge of computer systems and various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, publications, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
6. Ability to balance and reconcile financial accounts and independently take corrective action. 7. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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. Major Duties:
Performs technical tasks in support of the financial analysis/budget process.
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