Supervisory principle Financial Resource Advisor (NH-0501-03) Published June 22, 2026 About the Role: Full-Time Supervisory principle Financial Resource Advisor (NH-0501-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Civil Engineer Group, Installation Management Division, Resource Management Office (412 CEG/CEIAR) at Edwards AFB, CA. To serve as a Supervisory principle Financial Resource Advisor under the direction of the Base Civil Engineer for Civil Engineering Group (CEG). Provides financial decision support and performs a variety of financial management functions. Announcement Closes: 17 July 2026. Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards AFB, CA) Typical 2026 salary range $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes Locality) Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD) Desired Skills: 1. Mastery of the Federal Appropriations Process: A deep understanding of the federal budget cycle. This includes knowledge of how funds are appropriated by Congress, the roles of agencies like the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the potential for funding shifts with new administrations or executive orders. 2. Proficiency in Department of Defense (DoD) Reimbursement Protocols: Possess comprehensive knowledge of the DoD's specific reimbursement and financial accounting systems. This is essential to ensure that the correct appropriations are used and that the proper government customers are accurately billed for all civil engineering services and infrastructure they are responsible for, thereby ensuring full fiscal compliance and accountability. 3. Adaptability and Regulatory Knowledge: The federal landscape is constantly changing, and a successful budget supervisor must be adaptable. This includes staying up-to-date on new legislation, regulations, and policies that may impact funding. 4. Understanding of Civil Engineering Project Management: A strong understanding in project management processes and cost estimation is desirable 5. Collaborative Leadership and Communication Skills: Leveraging collaborative leadership and adept communication skills is crucial for navigating complex situations while firmly holding fiscal responsibilities. 6. College Education: Bachelor’s of Science Degree is desirable. Major Duties: - Manages and supervises personnel, including planning work, setting priorities, and preparing schedules. - Assigns tasks to subordinates based on their skills and the requirements of the assignment. - Evaluates the work performance of team members and provides necessary counsel or instruction. - Handles HR functions like interviewing candidates, resolving complaints, and identifying training needs. - Acts as a key advisor, providing guidance on budgeting, financial policies, and regulations. - Serves as a liaison between program managers, budget offices, and other staff connected to the budget process. - Monitors the obligation and expenditure of funds from various sources to ensure they are used properly. - Conducts detailed analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget-related information. - Assesses the impact of new legislation and guidelines on programs and their funding. - Develops and presents comprehensive budget reports and financial briefings to command officials. Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship 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 Obtain and maintain "secret" clearance Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command- and regulatory-driven plans and programs for conducting civil engineering operations. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques relevant to Civil Engineering fiscal support. Skill in conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to complex, multi-appropriations budget formulation and execution problems. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. ***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Please send resumes to: Riley Phelan, HRL, riley.phelan.1@us.af.mil ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
