Financial Management/Budget Specialist III

Chenega Corp•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Financial Management/Budget Specialist III supports the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO), the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Special Programs Division (SAF/AQL), and U.S. Air Force combat and sustainment activities. Following applicable federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force acquisition policy, law, regulation, and guidance, the specialist assists the Contracting Officer in acquiring critically needed national security capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as accounting, business administration, contracts, economics, finance, law, or purchasing, or a related discipline; alternatively, 4+ additional years of experience may substitute for the degree, subject to customer approval.
15+ years of experience.
Special Access Program (SAP) experience; experience on similar types of programs may substitute, subject to customer approval.
Active and valid driver’s license.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to work under aggressive schedules with demanding performance requirements.
Ability to travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Ability to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly).
DAWIA or FAC Level III certification or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in classified accounting systems.
Experience with Momentum.

Responsibilities

Manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
Provide staff support.
Analyze program funding across all PPBE phases and other budget exercises.
Research and analyze program funding and execution trends using sources such as the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Develop cost-estimating models, life-cycle cost estimates, and independent government cost estimates.
Perform cost/benefit, affordability, economic, and other cost analyses and assessments.
Apply finance expertise to requirements generation, PPBE, and program life-cycle costs.
Identify issues, recommend solutions, and provide support and advice related to acquisition management of the SAP portfolio.
Hire, onboard, oversee timekeeping and performance assessments, manage tasking and reporting, and oversee other contract staff.
Mentor junior staff and review their work products and deliverables for quality.
Lead specific projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.