The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Cost Analyst (GS-0501-7T12).

Description:
Are you interested in supporting advanced space 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, breweries, sporting events, museums, piers, theme parks, zoos, and more. There is only 1 place in the world where you can surf and snowboard all on the same day, and it is in Southern California!

Ideal Candidate:
A degree in any discipline is acceptable, provided the completion of at least 24 semester hours in a combination of data analytics, operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must include Calculus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 2-page resume should reflect if applicable

Knowledge of cost analysis techniques and procedures applicable to all phases of an acquisition program from initial development through sustainment and disposal.

Knowledge of engineering and technical terminology sufficient to allow an effective interchange of technical information and its cost implications and application.

Knowledge of commonly used financial management, procurement, and acquisition methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes.

Knowledge of the Programming, Planning, and Budgeting System policies, procedures, and documentation.

Knowledge of cost and schedule performance measurement concepts

Ability to gather, assemble, analyze, and normalize data to prepare financial cost estimates, develops alternatives, funding requirements and makes recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems.

Abilty to adapt models and techniques to changing program requirements; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, advocate, and/or advise on financial processes, actions, and decisions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Developmental Program (APDP).
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Developmental Program (APDP).
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / Relocation funding maybe authorized.

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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