Resource Advisor, 4 IAS

United States Space Force Forces•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is hiring a Resource Advisor to support the 4th Intelligence Analysis Squadron (IAS) at the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC). This GG-0560-12 position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) and is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. The Resource Advisor serves as the squadron’s financial management expert and partner, overseeing resource management, budget execution, planning, and financial processes in support of a national security mission. The role combines hands-on resource execution with broader planning and coordination with counterparts across the Center. The position is open to candidates at developmental through full-performance levels. Full-performance candidates should preferably have five or more years of experience focused on DoD/DoW financial management, budget formulation, and program execution. Developmental candidates should have a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field and a foundation in analytical problem-solving, budget tracking, and financial analysis, with the ability to learn defense financial platforms and statutory guidelines under senior mentorship. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. It is a Testing Designated Position and requires handling and safeguarding sensitive or classified information. The employee may need to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis and travel on temporary duty assignments, approximately 15 days per year. Situational telework is available only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. PCS/relocation funding is authorized and may be made available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
Ability to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis, if required.
Knowledge of detailed budget methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes for formulating, justifying, and executing complex budgets.
Knowledge of automated data-processing software capabilities and use for complex budget and funding tasks.
Knowledge of analytical principles and methods for evaluating program plans and funding.
Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS).
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain working relationships.
For developmental candidates: a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with a foundation in analytical problem-solving, budget tracking, and financial analysis.
For full-performance candidates: preferably five or more years focused on DoD/DoW financial management, budget formulation, and program execution.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for TDY assignments; TDY travel is approximately 15 days per year.
Must meet applicable experience-level requirements for the 0560 series.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), ABSS, FMSuite, and Defense Travel System (DTS).
Deep knowledge of federal budgetary regulations and policies.
Relevant DoD certifications.
For full-performance candidates, five or more years of DoD/DoW financial management, budget formulation, and program execution experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor budget obligations and expenditures.
Structure financial processes and execute budgetary strategies in support of the squadron’s mission.
Manage resource activities including TDY, performance awards, contract execution, and mission funding.
Formulate, justify, and execute complex budget work assignments in support of organizational programs and activities.
Evaluate program plans and funding, including matters requiring substantial resources or changes to established concepts and procedures.
Use the DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) to plan resource requirements for new systems and equipment acquisitions.
Communicate and negotiate budget issues with varied audiences and maintain effective working relationships.
Safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.
Travel on temporary duty assignments as required.