Financial Management/Budget Specialist III
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. In accordance with 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. The role manages and supports the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process; analyzes program funding and execution trends; develops cost estimates and models; and provides financial expertise across requirements generation, acquisition, and program life-cycle costs. The specialist also advises on acquisition management of the Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio, supervises and develops contract staff, and leads projects and quality reviews. The position is with Cyberstar, LLC, part of Chenega MIOS. The organization describes a professional development culture with on-the-job learning and formal development opportunities, as well as a supportive culture and well-being programs. Travel within and outside the continental United States is possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as accounting, business administration, contracts, economics, finance, law, or purchasing, or a related discipline; four or more additional years of experience may substitute for the degree with customer approval.
- 15 or more years of experience; additional education or relevant higher-level certifications may substitute for experience with customer approval.
- Special Access Program (SAP) experience; experience on similar types of programs may substitute with customer approval.
- Active and valid driver’s license.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Ability to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in classified accounting systems.
- Ability to work under aggressive schedules with demanding performance requirements.
- Ability to travel within the continental United States and outside the continental United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- DAWIA or FAC Level III certification or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Momentum.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
- Provide staff support.
- Analyze program funding for all PPBE phases and other budget exercises.
- Research and analyze program funding and execution-trend data, including data from the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Develop cost-estimating models, life-cycle cost estimates, and independent government cost estimates.
- Perform cost/benefit analyses, affordability analyses, cost-estimating drills, economic analyses, and other required cost assessments.
- Apply financial expertise to requirements generation, planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and program life-cycle costs.
- Identify issues, recommend solutions, and provide aid and advice related to acquisition management of the SAP portfolio.
- Hire, onboard, oversee timekeeping and performance assessments, manage tasking, report, and oversee other contract staff.
- Mentor junior staff, provide quality reviews of their work products and deliverables, and lead specific projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The employer describes a broad range of benefits but does not enumerate specific benefits in the posting.
- Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal development programs.
- Well-being programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
