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.

Qualifications and evaluation

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.

How to apply

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Required documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

Additional information

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