The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base is searching for a Budget and Reconciliation Analyst to support SYD 89/S8 (NH-0501-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Are you interested in supporting some of the worlds most advanced space and missile technologies in one of the most diverse areas in the country? Come join our team here in sunny Southern California at Space Systems Command. We are located in the city of El Segundo, gateway to the beaches. The area offers a multitude of sandy choices, from Santa Monica to Redondo with plenty of things to do in between including hiking trails, sporting events, museums, piers, theme parks, zoos, and more. There is only 1 place in the world where you can surf and snowboard all in the same day, and it is in Southern California! Come be a part of the birthplace of U.S. Space Force's ballistic missile and military space programs acquiring unique military space systems. 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 Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP) PEO. Be part of a groundbreaking organization shaping the future of space operations and national defense. You will be a key asset to some of the fast-paced programs that are leading the way developing groundbreaking technologies to support Warfighters' needs. As the Budget Analyst, you'll be embedded within various development programs to help build 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 The Budget Analyst serves as the FM classified Division's lead and as the Chief in his/her absence. The FM division consists of a mixture of the most experienced military, government civilians and local contractor team with an annual budget in the billions. You will also provide direction, oversight and guidance for the organizational FM process, investment portfolio processes tools, metrics and interfaces with various external organizations and HHQ (e.g. SAF/FMBI, SAF/AQL, Space Staff, SpOC, SQ). The candidate will work directly with major programs and system acquisitions and addresses multiple, frequent senior General Officer level and Congressional inquiries for program status and planning of future capabilities.


Ideal Candidate:
Ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of Investment, O&M and procurement fiscal policy and funds execution. Ability to work with HHQ and other various stakeholders. Vast knowledge of various stages of the program acquisition lifecycle and Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPB&E) process; 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. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or similar, Supervisory/Leadership experience is highly desired, but not required; Financial Management DAWIA Certification Level II in-process or completed.

To be successful in this position, a candidate should have strong financial acumen, analytical curiosity, and communication skills. The person should be able to navigate complex funding regulations and work collaboratively with program managers and budget team leads to develop long-term financial strategies across multiple programs and appropriations. The candidate will lead execution of all day-to-day financial tasks and be embedded in day-to-day activities of various Space development projects. It is essential to have a technical interest in the Space capability that each program is working to deliver and the ability to correlate those objectives with financial execution. Critical to success will be the individual's ability to develop a network of cross-functional colleagues to navigate unique challenges related to funding initiatives. Finally, the person should be a self-starter, championing new ways to do business that drive clarity and efficiency into decision support.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• PCS / Relocation is available.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• Subject to TDY 15 days per year.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Must obtain financial management certification as a condition of employment.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

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.

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.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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