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Budget Analyst

Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
USSF Space Systems Command / System Delta 810

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Overview

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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$104,349 - $161,313 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
SF-FY26-6S-NH-0501-3-SPLASH
Control number
887413200

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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Budget Analyst (NH-0501-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
The Finance Office provides financial management and decision support to programs in the Missile Warning & Tracking and Space Based Sensing & Targeting Portfolios, enabling planning and execution of acquisition strategies and delivery of space capabilities in support of United States Space Force and Department of War. This financial manager's role will support various program offices within Space Systems Command.

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:
Business or Finance related college degree. At least 3 years of relevant experience as NH-02 or GS-11 equivalent. Preferred: DAWIA Certification (Practitioner Level) in Business or Cost Estimating or equivalent industry certification and/or CDFM-A. 5-10 years in acquisition financial management; participating in budget presentation and execution that included the application of budgeting and financial management laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and methods to formulate, justify, monitor budget activities; 5 years as a budget analyst on various ACAT programs; experience with challenging acquisition programs (e.g., breaches, Congressional notifications, innovative funding solutions, etc.

Advanced knowledge in budget and cost analysis techniques, tools, concepts and procedures. Strong leadership skills with excellent ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities. Self-starter with attention to detail. Collaborator. Proactive. Resilient. Growth mindset.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of budget formulation and submission requirements.
2. Knowledge of budget obligations and expenditure concept.
3. Knowledge of cost and schedule performance measurement concepts.
4. Knowledge of contractor system requirements for earned value management systems.
5. Skill applying budget formulation concepts to generate cogent documents.
6. Skill in describing the results of contractor cost and schedule performance analysis.
7. Skill in evaluating the output of computer tools and adjusting for program conditions.
8. Skill in identifying and analyzing cost-effectiveness relations between all aspects of financial management which are subject to significant and continuing changes over time.
9. Ability to evaluate acceptability of a submitted budget requirement.
10. Ability to communicate effectively the results of evaluations and analysis.
11. Ability to adapt models and techniques to changing program requirements.
12. Ability to consider and analyze the intent of financial and program legislation and impacts of financial actions upon the finances of contractors.


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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
  • This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
  • The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the positions.
  • This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Must comply with the requirements of this certification program.
  • Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee are required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Employee may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
  • Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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