Military

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Air National Guard Units ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Buckley AFB, Colorado GS-11 $83,265 - $108,251/yr
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 Deadline: Nov 14, 2026 (Closes in 30 days)

About This Position

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST, Position Description Number D2513P01 and is part of the CO 140 CPTF, National Guard. The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and perform comprehensive Accounting and Financial Management analysis, decision support, and quality reviews of base level accounting and financial management programs.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 thru E-6 1. Experience and knowledge will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

  1. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below.
  2. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the experience. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal knowledge or experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include your knowledge or experience in your resume. Must have experience or knowledge in each of the following: 1. At least 12 months of finance program experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures.

  1. An understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial business program requirements.
  2. Working knowledge of the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) program.
  3. Skill in in applying related laws, regulations, precedents, methods and techniques of budgeting.
  4. Must be skilled and capable to follow the established FM FIAR Methodology which provides a step-by-step approach to achieving improved financial information and audit readiness. 6.Skill in identifying and analyzing program risks and tests controls, weaknesses, and/or deficiencies

Major Duties

Independently performs and examines financial management functions to ensure internal and external accounting systems and administrative controls are sufficient to confirm that obligations and disbursements comply with applicable laws, and that funds are safeguarded against waste, loss, and misappropriation. Reviews accounting and pay documents, travel vouchers, and vendor payments to ensure supporting documentation is proper and valid. Aggregates data from multiple financial and accounting systems and sources in order to directly or indirectly provide the Comptroller, Wing Commander, United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO), National Guard Bureau (NGB), United States Air Force (USAF), DFAS, Department of the Treasury, and senior level management with accurate and timely financial reporting.

Analyzes and accurately processes financial services transactions (i.e. payroll, debts, and miscellaneous entitlements) while applying quality assurances techniques. Executes full spectrum pay and entitlement operations (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounting, and Travel Pay). Analyzes and measures the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations; reliability of financial reporting; compliance with policies, regulations, applicable laws and guidance; and ensures that internal controls are in place.

Determines the legality of entitlements/collection actions and provides decision support to the Financial Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: To qualify for the National Guard GS-0501 Title 32 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of -or- be a combination of the following disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you are found to be a minimally qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

  1. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Air National Guard, please contact (720) 847-9423.
  2. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).
  3. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at (720) 250-1337.
  4. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USA Jobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions.
  5. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 6.

Unless stated otherwise: Must be fully qualified or able to obtain AFSC within one year hire if this position is listed as immaterial against NGB compatibility requirements. If there is a compatible, required, or restricted AFSC listed in this announcement - you will need that AFSC to qualify for the position. If this position requires specific ASVAB scores, please contact the selecting supervisor with any questions.

7.

This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.

  1. Per ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #10-39, mandatory Full Time Staff (FTS) training is required within a year of hire as a condition of employment in vacancy announcements for both Technician and Active Guard Reserve positions. Failure of new FTS personnel to complete NGB prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of their employment.
  2. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13087381 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

Resumes must be two pages or less as required by the Merit Hiring Plan.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review REQUIRED: A current Resume that is two pages or less, providing name, military rank, and email REQUIRED: Specialized experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format REQUIRED: Your DD214 (if available) or Service School Certificate awarding your MOS/AFSC REQUIRED: Transcripts if substituting for Specialized Experience (if applicable) REQUIRED: Current non-award SF50 showing status (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $83,265 - $108,251/yr. This is a GS-11 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST job located?
This position is located in Buckley AFB, Colorado. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: To qualify for the National Guard GS-0501 Title 32 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of -or- be a combination of the following disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Nov 14, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.