Acquisition Financial Management Specialist

Space Systems Command•Chantilly, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force Space Systems Command Space Based Sensing and Targeting Portfolio Acquisition Executive in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking a strategic, customer-focused financial management professional to support accounting integrity, audit readiness, and resource stewardship across complex acquisition programs. The specialist analyzes financial systems and data, resolves accounting and compliance issues, and improves internal controls and business processes to provide timely, accurate reporting and advice to leadership. The role translates complex financial requirements into practical solutions and collaborates across organizations while managing competing priorities across planning, budgeting, execution, and closeout. The specialist independently applies accounting principles, internal controls, and audit-readiness standards in complex acquisition program environments. The role evaluates financial systems, data, and processes for compliance; resolves accounting challenges; and maintains the integrity of financial resources throughout execution and closeout. It also delivers clear financial analyses and actionable advice to senior leaders, using data-informed solutions and cross-organizational relationships to strengthen accountability and support mission success. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position and is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program. The incumbent must meet or be capable of meeting applicable DAWIA requirements, sign a nondisclosure agreement, obtain and maintain the required security clearance eligibility, and handle sensitive or classified information in accordance with regulations. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, may require unscheduled or emergency overtime, and includes approximately 15 days of temporary duty travel per year. Situational telework is available, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on appointment type. An OGE-450 confidential financial disclosure report is due within 30 days of assuming the position and annually thereafter, and annual ethics and procurement integrity training is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance with eligibility for access to SCI, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in TS SAP.
Must sign a nondisclosure agreement and handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must meet or be capable of meeting applicable DAWIA requirements.
Must comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements under the Acquisition Professional Development Program.
Must file an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of assuming the position and annually thereafter, and attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning for projects or studies within financial and time constraints.
Ability to encourage innovation, strategically manage human, financial, and information resources, and build coalitions.
Skill in assessing customer needs, providing assistance, resolving problems, and satisfying expectations.
Ability to persuade others, make recommendations, reach agreements, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, determine resource requirements, establish goals and strategies, coordinate across organizations, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods for developing, adapting, modifying, and applying models to resolve problems or clarify alternative solutions.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial systems, data, and processes to ensure accounting integrity and compliance.
Resolve complex accounting and compliance issues in acquisition program environments.
Improve internal controls and business processes to strengthen audit readiness and provide accurate, timely financial reporting.
Provide financial analysis and actionable advice to leadership.
Support financial resource integrity across planning, budgeting, execution, and closeout.
Collaborate across organizations, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
Safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
Complete required financial disclosure reporting and annual ethics and procurement integrity training.