Budget Analyst, SSC/FMB

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Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base is searching for a Budget Analyst for SSC/FMB (NH-0501-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Assigns work to self and alternate analyst(s) based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. As requested, communicate work performance of alternate analyst(s) to supervisors when requested. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. As requested, assist supervisor in evaluating government or contractor candidates for back-up analyst positions. Identify and communicate developmental and training needs of self, when able provide or arrange for needed development and training. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. As requested, assist supervisor in developing performance standards. Perform budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates for funding needs for one or more future years using detailed funding information using various financial systems and tools (i.e. CCaRS, CRIS, ABSS, CMS, DEAMS, EDA, DTS, Tri-Annual Database, FM Suites, G004L, JO25A, PRPS, DTIMS, WAWF, AXOL, PCOL, CAFDEX, FRM, SAMRS, and SAMIS, etc.). Utilize financial systems and analyses in the evaluation of the health and performance of the organization. Prepare and/or assemble information in support of formal presentations of budgets and requests and reviews before General Officers, SES, OMB, and/or Congressional committees. Use existing financial systems to gather analytical data to produce required reports. Provide financial advice on complex financial issues; assessments of implementing decision and develops programs. Recommend procedural changes designed to streamline financial management. Conduct independent research and study into current or planned financial management policy and procedures to determine impacts in related areas of the mission. Provide financial management, technical assistance and support to the staff in the development of integrated planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and closeout for financial resources. Ideal Candidate: Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. An ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. FM Technical knowledge - Must have the FM technical knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) processes. Position requires the ability to collaborate with SSC/CoS Directorates and integrate/analyze large amounts of information. Position requires critical thinking skills to identify areas of improvement and develop recommendations to further SSC's objectives. Position also requires the ability to communicate effectively including regular briefings to senior (SES/GO level) leadership at SSC and SSC/FMB.

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.

Promotion Potential

NH-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: 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.

How to Apply

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What to Expect Next

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Other Information

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About the Agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here