Financial Analyst, CFC/S8BW

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Financial Analyst to support CFC/S8BW (NH-0501-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
Description:
Looking for Budget or Financial Analysts with Acquisition experience to assist in the funding portfolio of sustainment support for Space Force systems within Combat Forces Command (CFC). The ideal candidate is experienced in commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes of Department of Air Force budget(s) in support of programs related to the acquisition and sustainment of space weapon systems, subsystems, and/or equipment. Has demonstrated high levels of strategic thinking and leadership qualifications though various efforts, process improvement programs and data and analytics initiatives. Experience working in CCaR plus doing investments and Weapon System Sustainment from POM to Execution are favorable!
Ideal Candidate:
Looking for Budget or Financial Analysts with Acquisition experience to assist in the funding portfolio of sustainment support for Space Force systems within Combat Forces Command (CFC). The ideal candidate is experienced in commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes of Department of Air Force budget(s) in support of programs related to the acquisition and sustainment of space weapon systems, subsystems, and/or equipment. Has demonstrated high levels of strategic thinking and leadership qualifications though various efforts, process improvement programs and data and analytics initiatives. Experience working in CCaR plus doing investments and Weapon System Sustainment from POM to Execution are favorable!
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of structure, programs and work methods of organization (s) for budgeting work. 2. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines, and regulations.
4. Knowledge of Congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing formats and requirements.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and tousle 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.
6. Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes and special studies.
7. Skill in projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and/or political objectives.
8. Ability to develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long range funding needs.
9. Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures for providing procedural guidance on budget administration.
10. Knowledge of computerized budget system(s).
11. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems.
12. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare financial cost estimates, develop alternatives and finding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• PCS / Incentive not authorized.
• Employee may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• 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.
• 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 position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.

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.

Additional information

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