Junior Financial Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with three years of demonstrated experience in DoD Financial Management supporting federal government acquisition, preferably in space acquisition and Commitment, Obligation, Expenditure reconciliation activities

Responsibilities

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Establish obligation and expenditure plans for active year appropriations, monitor execution throughout the fiscal year, and provide analysis at the requirement, office, sub-project, project or appropriation level, as required

Demonstrate knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning practices and procedures, and Acquisition Program Baseline development and PMPs

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of budget execution documents, develop and maintain financial records, interact with other government agencies, prepare financial documents, support financial audits, track and forecast spending and budget reporting

Maintain accurate record of all financial and programmatic changes across execution years and future years’ defense program (FYDP)

Perform Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) management, contract reconciliation, and closeout functions

Develop, train, brief, integrate, correlate, and analyze various phases of planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) within the DoD portfolio

Analyze data from various USG accounting systems and Program Contractor inputs to support training; data collection; documentation; reconciliation of current, prior, and cancelling year budgets; and budget execution

Assist the USG with all financial reviews to ensure unliquidated obligations (ULOs) are properly recorded and support all USAF, USSF and SSC expiring funds taskers, are in the proper stage of accounting, are valid and correct, are not dormant, and documentation exists to support the recording of the ULOs and Commitments in according with DoD FMRs

Compare USG program office C/O/E records with USG accounting records to identify and record discrepancies found; identify the cause of the discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to various organizations needed to update the information contained in databases used to monitor funds

Skills Required

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Applicant should possess the following qualities and experience

Experience preparing financial reports and/or coordinating responses on all requests for program budgetary information for acquisition documentation updates or acquisition related data calls

Knowledgeable on financial management legislation, policy and guidance

Experience analyzing Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and budget submissions to ensure consistency (cost /schedule /appropriation)

Knowledge of DoD budgetary policies, procedures, and regulations that facilitate the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Executing (PPBE) process

Familiar with Space Systems Acquisition Policy (SSAP), DoD Instruction 5000.02, the DoD FMR and applicable Air Force Instructions

Knowledge of the DoD acquisition process, budget planning, formulation, programming, justification documentation/reporting, program documentation development (Program Management Directive, Program Management Plan, acquisition plans, and requests for proposals) and program reporting (Monthly Acquisition Report, Selected Acquisition Report, Defense Acquisition Executive Summary)

Experience executing financial resources in accordance with DoD policies and regulations to provide stewardship and accountability for all related programs

Experience performing tasks using Microsoft office applications (i.e., M/S Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Navy/DoD financial tools/systems (e.g., GAFS, MOCAS, SMART, IDECS II, and FM-Suite) to provide financial support

Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Must be a self-starter and able to work in a team environment

Applicant must have experience working USAF Financial Management processes

Experience with the Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) system is desired

Current knowledge of DoD program management execution support is highly desirable

U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret Clearance required

Salary: $80,000-100,000 DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

Security Clearance

people

Mid-Level

home_work

Hybrid

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members

Dental Insurance for employees and family members

Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)

Group Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.

Annual Leave

Bereavement Leave

Holidays

Jury Duty/Witness Leave

Military Leave

Sick Leave

Location

San Diego Location

7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1125

San Diego, California 92108-4503

(619) 452-2224

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Tracking Number: 032-24-1