The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles AFB, El Segundo, CA 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:
Top Secret Clearance; 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.
Requirements:
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
3. Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
4. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
5. PCS / Incentive not authorized.
6. Employee may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
7. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
11. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
12. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
