Budget Analyst, Operations Command and Control Acquisition Delta

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Summary
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This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at LAAFB, El Segundo, CA is searching for a Budget Analyst for Operations Command and Control Acquisition Delta (NH-0501-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Are you ready to launch your career into the stratosphere? If you are a financial wizard, a budgetary mastermind, and you're excited about the endless possibilities with the newest branch of the U.S. military delivering cutting-edge space defense capabilities, then the Budget Analyst position within the U.S. Space System Command is the perfect opportunity for you! As the USSF continues to grow and evolve, we seek a highly motivated and talented individual to join our dynamic team as the Budget Analyst for the Battle Management Acquisition Delta within the Battle Management, Command, Control & Communications PEO. Be part of a groundbreaking organization shaping the future of space operations and national defense. In this role, you will work directly for the Budget Lead with direct financial responsibility for some of USSF most critical Research and Development Programs. These fast-paced programs are leading the way developing groundbreaking technologies to support Warfighters' needs. As the Budget Analyst, you'll be embed within various development programs to help develop and execute their financial strategies for a portfolio of unclassified and classified programs! In addition to executing the day-to-day program financials you'll have the opportunity to leverage your skillset to streamline processes, utilize data to influence senior decision makers and champion additional program funding. Leave your mark on history with this rare opportunity to be part of a team that is building the foundation of a new branch of the armed forces while Space Force is still in its infancy!

Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field (master's degree preferred). In-depth knowledge of federal budgeting and financial regulations relating to Plan, Program, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to include, but not limited to TS/SCI work. The individual should have experience working with DoD financial system and tools such as, but not limited to: CCaRS, CRIS, DEAMS, EDA, DTS, GAF-BQ, FM Suites, PMRT, DTIMS, WAWF, CAFDEX, SEV, G-Invoicing etc. The candidate should have significant experience in Microsoft Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word. More recently, the Team has been exploring Power BI so experience with this tool would also be of value.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of budget formulation and submission requirements.
2. Knowledge of budget obligations and e;q, expenditure concept.
3. Knowledge of cost and schedule performance measurement concepts.
4. Knowledge of contractor system requirements for earned value management systems.
5. Skill applying budget formulation concepts to generate cogent documents.
6. Skill in describing the results of contractor cost and schedule performance analysis.
7. Skill in evaluating the output of computer tools and adjusting for program conditions.
8. Skills in identifying and analyzing cost effectiveness relationships between all aspects of financial management which are subject to significant and continuing flux over time.
9. Ability to evaluate acceptability of a submitted budget requirement.
10. Ability to communicate effectively the results of evaluations and analysis.
11. Ability to adapt models and techniques to changing program requirements.
12. Ability to consider and analyze the intent of financial and program legislation and impacts of financial actions upon the finances of contractors.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
PCS/Relocation funding is not available.
May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
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.
APDP 4 - Non-Critical Acquisition Position.
Financial Disclosure: Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
Qualifications
The 0501 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.


Required Documents
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


How to Apply
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Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.


Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
07/23/2025 to 07/30/2025
Salary
$103,316 to - $159,716 per year
Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. (GS12/13 Equivalent).

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Los Angeles, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0501 Financial Administration And Program
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
National security
Announcement number
AF-FY25-6S-NH-501-03-SPLASH
Control number
841540200
 

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