Budget Analyst, PCF

Organization The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs). The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of Defense relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space. The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space. Position The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo CA is searching for a Budget Analyst to support PCF (NH-0501-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: 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 sunny 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. If you’re ready to manage the finances for advances space technologies just steps from the beach, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 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. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for formulating budgets, executing dollars and justifying financial plans for multi-million dollar programs. You will serve as 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. If you are ready to manage the financial health of programs vital to our national security, we want you on our team. Ideal Candidate Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and proactive financial professional with a proven track record of managing complex government resources. They will possess 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 the formulation, justification, and execution of budgets for major programs. This experience must be complemented by a 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. In addition to these technical qualifications, the candidate must be a strategic partner who can 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, and a DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification is considered a Requirements: Requirements 1. Must be a U.S Citizen. 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 3. PCS / Incentive funding is not authorized. 4. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 5. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. 6. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. 7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. 8. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. 9. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. 10. 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. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. 11. This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). 12. Satellite work agreements will be considered to work out of a military base or federal office near you. 13. The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Civilian Service