Senior Financial Analyst

Job TitleColorado Springs, CO Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $115,000 - $140,000Job DescriptionOverview We're looking for talented individuals to join our Colorado Springs, CO team who can translate their problem-solving acumen, mathematical forecasting skills, and data analytic background into a well-structured product. At Tecolote Research we offer first class benefits, a competitive salary, collaborative and innovative work environments, along with opportunities for growth and development. Plus, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about "Supporting our nation's most critical programs". ResponsibilitiesMust have extensive knowledge of the budget process for a DoD acquisition or sustainment programProvide classified budget execution management support within the program's business management directorateEngaging in the lifecycle cost management and resourcing cost estimating for multi-year projects and activitiesManaging the collection, validation and update of financial execution data to classified budget execution databases and other customized organizational decision-support tools on a recurring basisResponsible for numerous recurring reports that track and forecast spending at the program, project and component levelModifying database queries and reports to meet analytical demands as requiredProviding analysis, producing briefing charts, and generating supporting documentation in support of a wide arrayConducting research, delivering program budget execution reviews, and authoring senior-level memos and position papers on a variety of technical/procedural/policy financial topics as requiredFacilitating and supporting organizational Program Control functions; conducting analysis of program spending and component requirements as required to develop and maintain program-specific reporting and real-time decision toolsPreparing, coordinating and transmitting funding documents from multiple funding streams and appropriations to support program efforts across numerous partner organizationsMonitoring major program-level contracts and provide data and/or recommendations to support fiscal-oriented decisionsProviding key support in the development and implementation of a requirement validation and prioritization process for the program officeSkills RequiredCandidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in AF/SF DoD Planning, Programming, Budget, Execution (PPBE)Financial management/analysis experience in an Air Force or Space Force organization to include budget planning and execution for an Air Force or Space Force Space program office and or Headquarters highly desiredAnalytical experience providing decision support and program advocacy inputs/products to senior DoD management is requiredCompetency and minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite is requiredCompetency and experience with SAFES, DEAMS, CRIS, and FM Suite systems is highly desiredExperience with AF proprietary systems to include CCaR, DTS, DoD EDS, DTIMS, WAWF, AF accounting experience is a plusCompetency managing and providing product/analysis support for FYDP programming/budgeting (to include the AF/SF POM and OSD BES) is desiredMust have a secret clearanceSalary range : $115,000 - $140,000/year, DOEOpen until filled Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.