Budget Analyst, PCF.

Join the team that keeps the world on time and on track. The United States Space Force (USSF) has a critical opening for a Financial Management Analyst at our Space Systems Command in Los Angeles, CA. You'll be at the center of our Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) mission, directly supporting the iconic Global Positioning System (GPS) that our nation and the world rely on every day. Manage the finances for advanced space technologies just steps from the beach.

About the role

In this role, you will be the financial backbone for cutting-edge space acquisition programs. Your primary focus will be steering programs through the entire DoD financial lifecycle, applying your expertise in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. You will serve as a key advisor, using your quantitative skills and financial acumen to provide critical guidance to program managers and senior leaders, ensuring resources are allocated strategically to achieve mission success.

Responsibilities

• Formulate budgets for multi-million dollar space acquisition programs.
• Execute and justify financial plans through the DoD PPBE process.
• Provide financial guidance to program managers and senior leaders.
• Allocate resources strategically to ensure mission success.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments (approximately 15 days per year).
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM-prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This is a Financial Management Level (1, 2, or 3) Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• PCS / Incentive funding is authorized.
• Satellite work agreements may be considered to work out of a military base or federal office near you.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the NH-02 or GS-12 level) performing the full spectrum of financial management functions, including formulation, justification, and execution of budgets for major programs.
• Deep familiarity with the DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, ideally gained from serving as a budget analyst for an Acquisition Category (ACAT) I program.
• Ability to provide clear financial guidance to all levels of management and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field is highly desirable.
• A DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification is considered a significant plus.

Benefits

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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.