The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base, California is searching for a Junior Financial Management Analyst for SSC/FMF (NH-0501-02, GS 5/11 equivalent).
Description:
We are seeking a dynamic FM analyst at the full performance level to join the FMFC accounting oversight branch at SSC. Reporting to the Chief of Accounting, this role involves mentoring and training junior analysts, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including SAF/FM, SSC HQ staff, PEO budget analysts, and base FM teams. You will be responsible for developing and implementing accounting policies based on OSD and DAF regulations, analyzing financial results in accordance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to assess the financial health of SSC. Key duties include managing year-end closeout activities, resolving accounting discrepancies such as DEAMS overspent conditions, and coordinating with DFAS to resolve issues and improve system accuracy. You will also oversee reimbursement balancing, manage lines of accounting (LOA), and lead the quarterly dormant account review.
In addition to technical expertise, this position requires strong communication and analytical skills, as you will serve as the primary liaison between the installations, SSC, and DFAS providing recommendations to optimize financial operations. You will also play a central role in training and mentoring junior analysts, assisting with the development of training materials on accounting policies and systems. Successful candidates will have the prerequisite experience for their grade in FM, a functional understanding of SAF accounting policies, and a proven ability to work within complex accounting systems like DEAMS. This is a unique opportunity to be an integral part of SSC's FMFC accounting team, contributing to the development of space systems while advancing your career in a highly impactful role.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Additionally, the candidate should have work experience in Department of Defense (DoD) DAF FM processes. The candidate should have solid experience executing and reconciling financial transactions, particularly within both the DAF legacy accounting system and DEAMS. Strong knowledge of DAF FM is essential to effectively collaborate with FM professionals at all levels of the command-whether at the program office or base level-many of whom may not have an accounting background. The candidate must be able to provide expert advice to the SSC/FMF Division Chief and Accounting Branch Chief, as well as serve as an independent FM SME when representing SSC to SAF/FM. Experience resolving complex accounting issues is critical, including challenges such as invalid LOAs, aged invoice reports, CSR overages, DEAMS overspent conditions, NULOs, and reimbursement imbalances. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in funding document accounting at various levels, with particular expertise in working with DFAS and handling multiple colors of money, including Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Working Capital Funds (WCF), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS), both direct and reimbursable authority. Experience working across different organizational levels-such as base-level, command-level, HQ, and/or program office-is highly desirable. A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field, along with hands-on FM experience, is strongly preferred. The candidate will be required to obtain DoD FM Level 2 and DAWIA Business-FM Practitioner certifications.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
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.
May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
The position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the national Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d.
Subject to Temporary Duty Station (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
PCS / incentives are authorized.
Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
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
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
