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09/04/2024 to 09/12/2024
$125,242 - $191,508 per year
Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. GS-14/15 Equivalent.
NH 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
AF-FY24-6S-NH-0501-4-SPLASH
808090800
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Chief Financial Officer, Detachment 5 (NH-0501-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).
Description:
Primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief Financial Officer for Detachment 5 with Space Force, supporting the PPBE activities of space sustainment programs. Considered a Subject Matter Expert by others in the organization; sought out by others for assistance and implements approaches to resolve issues. Will lead budgeting, execution, funds control and other financial management processes and products for the program offices the detachment supports.
You will direct and support the financial management activities of space weapon system sustainment programs. You will ensure that the programs adhere to DoD, DAF and HQ USSF policy and guidance for financial management policy, process, and procedures to resolve areas in which shortfalls exist. The successful candidate will define work tasks and priorities, and guide, advise, and mentor the detachments financial managers. You will provide product support planning, budget products, funds control and consultation for system program offices delivering sustainment support to the warfighter. The successful candidate will meet with and collaborate with senior leaders, program office counterparts, logistics managers, financial managers and industry partners.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have earned a business Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, APDP certified in Business- Cost Estimating and preferably also certified in Financial Management. DoD experience is highly desired, along with Team Leader experience. The ideal candidate will have DoD and USAF/USSF policy experience, be a skilled analyst and manager, and an innovative action officer. Candidate must be TOP SECRET clearance eligible.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls guidelines and regulations.
2. Knowledge of the commonly used agency budget, automated financial systems, and performance metric procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides.
3. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, selecting and applying a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes.
4. Ability to conduct studies, analyze data, develop alternative options/strategies and make recommendations to resolve budget/manpower issues.
5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD and organization s that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
7. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.
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 provides:
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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For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/808090800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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