AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Posted: February 13, 2026 (7 days ago)
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Department of Defense
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Salary
$106,437 - $144,481
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves analyzing data and creating reports to help senior leaders in the Defense Finance and Accounting Service make informed decisions about financial strategies and programs.
The job requires turning complex logistical information into clear insights and communicating those effectively to stakeholders.
It's a good fit for someone with strong analytical skills and experience advising executives in a government or finance setting.
This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule may vary by geographic locality.
To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Provides data-supported recommendations to senior management, serves as an expert consultant to DFAS leaders, and develops initiatives to educate stakeholders on strategic programs.
Utilizes data modeling and analytical skills to translate logistical data into actionable business intelligence.
Responsible for developing, preparing, and maintaining comprehensive reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.
Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.
** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing.
** You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
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