AFNWC/NC3 - Senior Financial Manager (Peterson Space Force Base, CO)
About the role
IDS is currently searching for a Senior Financial Manager with experience in Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of War (DOW) financial management processes, government financial and accounting systems, acquisition and budgeting processes, and relational databases to provide support and training on-site to a government customer to support the NC3 Contract and specifically the NCL Sustainment Division.
Responsibilities
- Prepare program budgets, reports, and financial documentation;
- Analyze funding and budgeting requirements and recommend solutions to improve financial management effectiveness and process efficiency;
- Perform budget forecasting, variance analysis, financial execution reporting, schedule analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis;
- Identify accounting discrepancies and assist with corrective actions;
- Utilize automated management information systems to perform analytical, advisory, and reporting functions;
- Compile and analyze financial data to support financial metrics, Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) activities, management internal controls, self-assessments, and routine reporting requirements;
- Support the development and execution of funds management documentation, funding forecasts, budget submissions, and financial models used for decision-making;
- Prepare financial papers, briefings, and documentation supporting Budget Execution Reviews (BERs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Milestone Decision Reviews (MDRs), Management Acquisition Reviews (MARs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Acquisition Strategy Plans (ASPs), and Integrated Product Team (IPT) risk assessments;
- Draft financial documentation for submission to government leadership, including Procurement Documents (P-DOCs), Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Documents (R-DOCs), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) documentation;
- Track and report the status of approved, deferred, and released funds and assist in correcting financial record discrepancies;
- Prepare funding documents including Purchase Requests (PRs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), project orders, and other financial documentation in accordance with financial management policies and regulations;
- Maintain an independent audit trail to track, record, and report the status of funding documents throughout their lifecycle;
- Conduct quick-turn "what-if" funding assessments and support ad hoc financial reporting and data calls;
- Support Air Force and DoD exercises and simulations requiring financial management support;
- Monitor and maintain reimbursable budget programs;
- Conduct research and analysis using financial systems and reporting tools, including CCaR, CRIS, WAWF, and FM Suite;
- Maintain financial databases and generate ad hoc reports in support of program requirements.
Requirements
- A minimum of seven (7) years of government acquisition, finance or financial management, program management or related experience within a DoD/DoW organization;
- Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR) experience and/or certification is preferred;
- Air Force Acquisitions community experience is highly desired;
- Experience with the following is preferred:
- DoD Financial Management and Budget Execution;
- Program Budget Development and Forecasting;
- Variance Analysis and Financial Reporting;
- Earned Value Management (EVM);
- Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR);
- Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development;
- Purchase Requests (PRs) and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs);
- Acquisition Financial Management support;
- Financial Data Analysis and Audit Trail Management;
- CCaR, CRIS, WAWF, and FM Suite;
- Financial Database Management and Ad Hoc Reporting;
- Budget Execution Reviews (BERs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of a Master's degree in business management, engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics or other related discipline.
Skills
- Knowledge of DoD Financial Management and Budget Execution;
- Experience with Program Budget Development and Forecasting;
- Variance Analysis and Financial Reporting;
- Earned Value Management (EVM);
- Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR);
- Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development;
- Purchase Requests (PRs) and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs);
- Acquisition Financial Management support;
- Financial Data Analysis and Audit Trail Management;
- CCaR, CRIS, WAWF, and FM Suite;
- Financial Database Management and Ad Hoc Reporting;
- Budget Execution Reviews (BERs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
Benefits
- Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans;
- Flexible spending accounts;
- Voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans;
- Eleven (11) paid holidays;
- Generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year;
- 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility.
Pay
$90,000 - $130,000 per year
Schedule
Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.