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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.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- PCS / Relocation may be available.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- 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.
- Eligible for situational teleworking only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
- Subject to TDY 15 days per year.
- Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
- The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- Must obtain financial management certification as a condition of employment.
- This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
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.
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.
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.
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US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
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1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$104,349 - $161,313 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
- 0501 Financial Administration And Program
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
SF-FY26-NH-0501-03-SPLSH
