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: Are you interested in supporting some of the world's most advanced space and missile technologies in one of the most diverse areas in the country? Come join our team here in sunny Southern California at Space Systems Command. We are located in the city of El Segundo, gateway to the beaches. The area offers a multitude of sandy choices, from Santa Monica to Redondo with plenty to do in between including hiking trails, breweries, sporting events, museums, piers, theme parks, zoos, and more. There is only 1 place in the world where you can surf and snowboard all in the same day, and it is in Southern California! We offer incentives for both recruitment and relocation. You may qualify for a one-time cash payment in accordance with agency policy. DUTIES: Serve as Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget analyst under the SSC Comptroller. Exercises efficient and responsive funds control while maintaining strict audit readiness. Interprets budgetary policies and regulations and prepares guidance for financial management staff and operating units. Perform budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates for funding needs using various financial systems and tools (i.e. CCaRS, PowerBI, DEAMS, DTS, FM Suite, etc.). Utilize financial systems and analyses in the evaluation of the fiscal health and performance of the organization. Prepare and/or assemble information in support of formal presentations of budgets and requests and reviews before senior leaders. 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. Identify and communicate developmental and training needs of self. Ideal Candidate: Must have the FM technical knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) processes. Position requires the ability to collaborate across Space Systems Command (SSC) and integrate/analyze large amounts of information. Position requires critical thinking skills to identify areas of improvement and develop recommendations to further SSC financial objectives. Position also requires the ability to communicate effectively including regular briefings to senior leadership at SSC. Creativity - bring new solutions to old problems and look outside the system. Innovative - ability to push the financial management envelop and shift paradigms. Communication - skills to listen and communicate with a wide range of people. Learning Agility - ability to understand complex issues and assess risks to make decisions.

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