Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at LAAFB, El Segundo, CA is searching for a Budget Analyst for Operations Command and Control Acquisition Delta (NH-0501-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Are you ready to launch your career into the stratosphere? If you are a financial wizard, a budgetary mastermind, and you're excited about the endless possibilities with the newest branch of the U.S. military delivering cutting-edge space defense capabilities, then the Budget Analyst position within the U.S. Space System Command is the perfect opportunity for you! As the USSF continues to grow and evolve, we seek a highly motivated and talented individual to join our dynamic team as the Budget Analyst for the Battle Management Acquisition Delta within the Battle Management, Command, Control & Communications PEO. Be part of a groundbreaking organization shaping the future of space operations and national defense. In this role, you will work directly for the Budget Lead with direct financial responsibility for some of USSF most critical Research and Development Programs. These fast-paced programs are leading the way developing groundbreaking technologies to support Warfighters' needs. As the Budget Analyst, you'll be embed within various development programs to help develop and execute their financial strategies for a portfolio of unclassified and classified programs! In addition to executing the day-to-day program financials you'll have the opportunity to leverage your skillset to streamline processes, utilize data to influence senior decision makers and champion additional program funding. Leave your mark on history with this rare opportunity to be part of a team that is building the foundation of a new branch of the armed forces while Space Force is still in its infancy!
Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field (master's degree preferred). In-depth knowledge of federal budgeting and financial regulations relating to Plan, Program, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to include, but not limited to TS/SCI work. The individual should have experience working with DoD financial system and tools such as, but not limited to: CCaRS, CRIS, DEAMS, EDA, DTS, GAF-BQ, FM Suites, PMRT, DTIMS, WAWF, CAFDEX, SEV, G-Invoicing etc. The candidate should have significant experience in Microsoft Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word. More recently, the Team has been exploring Power BI so experience with this tool would also be of value.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of budget formulation and submission requirements.
2. Knowledge of budget obligations and e;q, expenditure concept.
3. Knowledge of cost and schedule performance measurement concepts.
4. Knowledge of contractor system requirements for earned value management systems.
5. Skill applying budget formulation concepts to generate cogent documents.
6. Skill in describing the results of contractor cost and schedule performance analysis.
7. Skill in evaluating the output of computer tools and adjusting for program conditions.
8. Skills in identifying and analyzing cost effectiveness relationships between all aspects of financial management which are subject to significant and continuing flux over time.
9. Ability to evaluate acceptability of a submitted budget requirement.
10. Ability to communicate effectively the results of evaluations and analysis.
11. Ability to adapt models and techniques to changing program requirements.
12. Ability to consider and analyze the intent of financial and program legislation and impacts of financial actions upon the finances of contractors.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
- Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
- PCS/Relocation funding is not available.
- May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- This is a Financial Management Level (1, 2, or 3) Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
- APDP 4 - Non-Critical Acquisition Position.
- Financial Disclosure: Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
Qualifications
The 0501 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements
here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.