Summary

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• The public
  
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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Budget Analyst for FMA (GS-0560-13).

Description:

This is a senior budget analyst position leading the financial execution of the Space Systems Command (SSC) HQ Staff Budget Office. Performs budgeting, execution, and administration work for the SSC IT PE (RDT&E), O&M, and AMS funds. This involves budget formulation/justification, execution planning and monitoring of all funding streams for reimbursable funds and direct annual and multi-year appropriations. Performs assigned budget execution tasks to meet the needs of organization(s). Plans, performs, and delivers detailed analyses of annual and/or multiyear budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs. Assembles and/or develops background data, information, and documentation to support budget requests. Conducts analyses, reviews and special studies of requirements and budget requests. Reviews and assesses the effects (long-term & short-term) of budget guidelines such as new or revised legislation, Programming Decision Memoranda (PDM), and Program Budget Decision (PBD) on assigned programs. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information. Advises on the time phasing of budget plans (i.e., forecast and use of funds). Uses FM systems and computer generated products to accomplish assignments. Performs quality checks of automated system database information and advises program manager of any significant problems. Uses available computer software programs to produce required budget reports, plans, schedules, etc..

Ideal Candidate:

Ideal candidate should have experience in DoD acquisition financial management in Space. Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree (Master's desired, but not required). Candidate will be required to obtain DoDFM Level 2 and DAWIA Business-Financial Management Practitioner certifications.

Top qualities and characteristics:

Senior analyst capable of independent work with existing working knowledge of Space investment Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) processes. A critical element is the ability to integrate/analyze large amounts of information, perform deep, multi-layered analyses, and communicate effectively via written, oral, and visual mediums with senior (SES/GO level) leadership. Position requires collaboration abilities with Higher Headquarters and across various functions and critical thinking skills to identify areas of improvement and develop recommendations to further the organization's objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position is eligible for telework 2-4 days a pay period.
• PCS/Recruitment funding is available.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
• Experience in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution (PPBE), and/or space system program experience in acquisition/development/operations.
• Experience performing technical and or programmatic analytic efforts.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Qualifications

The 0560 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.

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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.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
  
  
  1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  3. 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
  4. 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
  
  To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
  
  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.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. 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
4. 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

To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

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.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request