9+ years of DoW Acquisition Financial Management or Budget Analysis experience.
5+ years of experience in a space program environment.
Launch and Range acquisition experience is preferred.
Knowledge of DTM 09-025 and relevant DoD/FMR regulations.
Proficient with various financial tools and systems (FM-Suite, CCaR, etc.).
Secret Clearance required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Responsibilities
Develop and analyze budget information for the Assured Access to Space portfolio.
Provide expertise for program objective memorandum (POM) development and budget reviews.
Prepare strategies to mitigate budget cuts and reallocate funding as needed.
Conduct expert analysis and reconciliation of budget years.
Advise leadership on budget compliance and implications for new starts.
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative work culture
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with excellent analytical and communication skills to execute the duties of a senior budget analyst supporting the Chief Financial Officer organization for Assured Access to Space.
Responsibilities
Develop, integrate, and analyze budget information through all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process for the Assured Access to Space portfolio
Provide budget expertise and research to support POM development, Budget Execution Reviews, and other financial management and execution reviews
Prepare response strategies to avoid potential budget cuts; may require revisions to budget allocations and reprogramming actions
Expert analysis and reconciliation of current, prior, and cancelling year budgets
Advise senior leadership of budget propriety, new start implications and compliance with other legal and DoW regulatory guidance
Skills Required
A minimum nine (9) years of Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Financial Management and/or Budget Analysis experience to include a minimum of five (5) years working in a space program environment
Launch and Range acquisition and execution experience is highly desirable
Familiarity with DTM 09-025 Space Systems Acquisition Policy (SSAP), DoD Instruction 5000.02, the DoD FMR and applicable Air Force & Space Force Instructions
Extensive knowledge of the DoW acquisition process, budget planning, formulation, programming, execution, justification documentation/reporting, program documentation development (e.g. Program Management Directive, Program Management Plan, acquisition plans, and requests for proposals) and program reporting (e.g. Monthly Acquisition Report, Selected Acquisition Report, Defense Acquisition Executive Summary)
Experience with the following tools and systems: FM-Suite, CCaR, Wide Area Workflow, myInvoice, GAFS, MOCAS, PMRT, IDECS, CRIS, PIEE, DEAMS, ADVANA, PowerBI, and Excel
Familiarity with the National Intelligence Community budget cycle is a plus
Minimum Secret Clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000/year, DOE
Education
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
About Tecolote Research, Inc.
Tecolote Research, Inc. is a private defense contractor that provides engineering and analysis services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Tecolote Research specializes in cost estimating, financial management, and program management services. The company has worked on a variety of defense projects, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and the Trident missile system.
