Austin Spaulding
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Financial Management Specialist with over 5 years of experience in cost analysis, budgeting, and strategic decision support within the U.S. Air Force. Experienced in conducting economic analyses and financial reviews for major construction and renovation projects, incorporating aspects of Construction-in-Progress (CIP) lifecycle processes, capitalization considerations, and compliance with federal accounting regulations. Skilled in translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations, collaborating with stakeholders, and streamlining analytical processes. Holds an MBA in Finance, DoD FM Certification Level II, advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and DoD financial systems, and an active Secret clearance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Management Specialist (Cost)
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
Joint Base San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted 30+ economic impact studies for major construction and renovation projects, including lease-vs-buy analyses, delivering unbiased recommendations that improved strategic decision-making across Air Force installations.
- Performed comprehensive financial analyses, pricing evaluations, and budget reviews for programs totaling $890M+, ensuring compliance with FAR cost principles and supporting fair and reasonable price determinations.
- Built and maintained advanced Excel-based cost models (Power Query, nested formulas, dynamic dashboards) to streamline analysis and presentation of pricing data.
- Provided CIP process guidance, project milestone tracking, and audit trail creation to ensure compliance with DoD Financial Management Regulations.
- Supported funding classification decisions, determining capitalization vs. expense treatment for multiple project types.
Budget Analyst
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
Joint Base San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced financial compliance by implementing rigorous review processes for appropriations and payroll documentation.
- Streamlined deployment funding operations, managing tasking letters and financial systems to enable seamless mission readiness.
- Led funding analysis for Initial Distribution and Investment Appropriations, providing actionable recommendations for budget allocations.
Financial Operations Division
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
Joint Base San Antonio, TX
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed Government Travel Card (GTC) program for 77 bases, processing $20M+ in increases and resolving account issues to ensure uninterrupted mission travel.
- Created HQ-level misuse/abuse SOP and pioneered use of Visa IntelliLink system, improving compliance monitoring.
- Validated 65+ compliance checklists, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions to strengthen internal controls.
Financial Integration Division
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
Joint Base San Antonio, TX
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided administrative and decision support to senior financial leadership, delivering analysis for enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Automated financial reporting processes using Power Query, VLOOKUP, data validation, and pivot tables to improve data accuracy and speed.
Financial Analysis Division
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
Joint Base San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Managed $50M annual HQ budget, overseeing planning, programming, and execution.
- Ensured compliance with fiscal law, accurate transaction recording, and proper internal controls.
- Collaborated with leadership to resolve funding issues and optimize execution-year budgeting.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Human Resources
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Excel
- Data management systems
- Project management tools
- Cost modeling
- Financial reporting
- Strategic decision-making
- Risk assessment
Certification
- DoD FM Certification Level II
- Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel (Advanced: Power Query, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis Tools)
Awards
- Nominated, Civilian Quarterly Award – AFIMSC/FMC, 09/01/24
- Key Speaker, AETC PAQ Panel – AETC/FM, 12/01/24
- Initiated AI in Cost Analysis at Local Level – AFIMSC/FMC, 11/01/24
- Palace Acquire Career Development Program Graduate, 01/01/23
- Category II Civilian Quarterly Award – AFIMSC/FMF, 05/01/21
Professional Development
- Professional Financial Management Course, Air University, 07/01/24
- Organizational Leadership Course, Air University, 11/01/22
- Financial Management Officers Course, Keesler AFB, 08/01/20
Timeline
Financial Management Specialist (Cost)
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
03.2022 - 04.2025
Budget Analyst
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Financial Operations Division
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
02.2021 - 10.2021
Financial Integration Division
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
07.2020 - 02.2021
Financial Analysis Division
Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)
01.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Human Resources
The University of Alabama
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