Financial Analyst, Ssc/Det 5 Fm

Job summary

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Major duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base, CO is searching for a Financial Analyst for SSC/Det 5 FM (NH-0501-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a financial analyst, supporting the financial activities of space sustainment programs. The ideal candidate is experienced in commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes of Department of Air Force to formulate, justify, and execute assigned 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.

Qualification

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.

Evaluations

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.