FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Colorado Springs, CO

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Deputy Chief Financial Management Officer (NH-0501-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Deputy Financial Management Specialist directing or supporting the activities of space weapon system sustainment programs.

This position will serve as a Deputy Financial Management Officer assigned to the SSC/OTTI under the Operational Test & Training Infrastructure Delta to implement, direct, and/or function as part of a financial management operation for the Space Systems Command (SSC) in support of acquisition sustainment phases and assigned systems, programs, or major equipment.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising a team of three support contractors to provide financial management support, policy guidance and procedural interpretation to program managers, project officers, contractors and other internal and external agencies associated with acquisition, sustainment or operation of the Operational Test & Training Infrastructure Integrated Program Office. Analyzes and evaluates instructions and other directives from DoD, USAF, USSF, SSC, and other staff organizations to determine impact, extent of application, and/or deviations necessary to meet program and statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a master's degree or the equivalent of experience. Knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines and regulations. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget, automated financial systems, and performance metric procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides.

Keys Skills and Abilities:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines and regulations.
2. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget, automated financial systems, and performance metric procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides.
3. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, selecting and applying a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes.
4. Ability to conduct studies, analyze data, develop alternative options/strategies and make recommendations to resolve budget/manpower issues.5
. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD and organization s that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
7. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position is on-site and ineligible for remote and telework.
• PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Employee must hold a Top-Secret clearance with special access. Position may include additional security requirements in order to fully perform duties and responsibilities of the position.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• 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.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
• Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
• Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.

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