Job Description

Duties

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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI clearance.
• PCS and incentives are available.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position is eligible for situational telework, 2-4 days per pay period.
• This position has been designated for drug testing.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• This is a Financial Management Level (1, 2, or 3) Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
• Position will close after 75 applications or 5 business days.

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.

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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

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  Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  • 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.

  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

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  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.

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

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

• 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.

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.

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