Budget Analyst, SSC/FMB (NH-3)

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles AFB, El Segundo, CA is searching for a Budget Analyst, SSC/FMB (NH-0501-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: 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. FM Technical knowledge - 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.

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.

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.

How to apply

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Other information

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