SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units

Eastover (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 116,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in South Carolina seeks a Supervisory Financial Specialist to lead the Comptroller Flight, overseeing payroll operations for Military and Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable and Travel Pay. Requires strong supervision and data analysis to ensure accurate processing.

The role emphasizes compliance with DoD directives, JTR, and internal controls, with opportunities to implement robust solutions that boost productivity across core programs.

Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, business, finance, or closely related field.
Education aligned with DoD/Administrative/ Management Qualifications standards.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff responsible for military and civilian pay operations.
Oversee processing of pay actions and pay related transactions.
Ensure compliance with DoD directives and JTR for payroll activities.
Develop and implement internal controls to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll

Data analysis

DoD regulations

Financial supervision

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

DFAS systems

Payroll software

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION for a SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2392P01 and is part of the 169 FW, South Carolina Air National Guard. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates or hard to fill positions

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in the Air National Guard Comptroller Flight in the Wing. The purpose of this position to serve as a supervisor with technical and administrative supervisory responsibilities to include the oversight of subordinate staff performing work related to a wide spectrum of pay operations (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable and Travel Pay). This position has full responsibility for providing administrative support in the processing of pay actions.

Defense (DoD) Directives, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) governing financial management, operating procedures, and entitlements for military personnel, civilian staff, vendors, and travelers.

This foundational compliance expertise is paired with deep, hands-on knowledge of defense pay systems supporting Military Services and Defense Agencies, enabling the proactive identification of system weaknesses and the development of compliant workaround solutions to guarantee accurate transaction processing.

Leveraging advanced data management, trend analysis, and a thorough familiarity with diverse pay schedules and database applications, the incumbent successfully navigates complex payroll reporting and transaction requirements.

Furthermore, a broad understanding of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) mission, organizational relationships, and management improvement techniques equips them to effectively resolve special inquiries, implement robust internal controls, and execute strategic studies that enhance productivity across all core programs, including Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of, or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.

Apply the education requirement for qualification using the Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Air National Guard Enlisted GS-09 through GS-12: Positions Must have a high school diploma or a general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.