Budget Analyst

Budget AnalystThe United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Budget Analyst (NH-0501-03, GS-12/13 equivalent). Description: As a Budget Analyst working with programs, this position requires someone skilled in formulating and executing budgets within complex and volatile environments. The ideal candidate will collaborate across various functions and echelons to craft timely responses to Congressional, OSD, and higher headquarters Requests for Information (RFIs); develop new analyses to proactively identify budgetary risks and opportunities; and maintain detailed files to inform financial products. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty, and innovation, and able to balance deep analysis with timely delivery. A successful candidate will proactively collaborate to produce and maintain financial analyses in advance of requests. The most successful candidates will integrate data from program managers, engineers, contracting, cost, earned value, and other functions into budget products. If you are looking for a budget analyst position that stretches your knowledge, skills, and abilities, this is the place for you.Space Sensing plans and executes rapid acquisition strategies for the $24B portfolio of space sensing programs in support of Combatant Commands, USSF, and DoW space warfighting priorities. We are responsible for developing and delivering resilient missile warning and tracking, environmental monitoring, and tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking capabilities to underpin the nation's integrated deterrence strategy and enable military operations worldwide. Finance provides superior financial management and decision support that enables successful delivery of space sensing programs for warfighting.The ideal candidate for this role will possess 5-10 years of extensive experience in acquisition financial management, with at least 5 years serving as a budget analyst on diverse ACAT programs. This individual has a proven track record of navigating challenging acquisition environments, including breaches, Congressional notifications, and the implementation of innovative funding solutions. A proactive and resilient collaborator with a strong growth mindset, the candidate is comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and the ability to perform deep, multi-layered analyses. Savvy with financial management systems and possessing strong business case writing skills, this professional is ideally CDFM-A certified and ready to contribute to complex financial operations.Key Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of budget formulation and submission requirements.Knowledge of budget obligation and expenditure concept.Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.Skill in evaluating the output of computer tools and adjusting for program conditions.Skill in identifying and analyzing cost-effectiveness relations between all aspects of financial management which are subject to significant and continuing changes over time.Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decision to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.