9+ years of DoD Acquisition Financial Management/Budget Analysis experience, with 5+ years in a space program environment
Desirable experience in launch and range acquisition and execution
Understanding of government/corporate accounting and funding policies
Familiarity with MRTFB funding and reimbursable charging guidelines
Proficient in analytical methods for budgetary processes
Strong data analysis skills with ability to project effects and prepare reports
Experience with DFAS systems and tools like FM-Suite, PowerBI, Excel
Minimum Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in math, finance, business, engineering, or related field is required
Responsibilities
Manage customer funding and requirements for commercial launch providers, ensuring fiscal integrity
Compile and analyze data from financial systems for budget presentations
Evaluate and suggest improvements for RBA policies to enhance resource efficiency on the ER
Formulate budget portfolios and forecasts for O&M appropriations
Support POM development and budget execution reviews with financial expertise
Draft strategies to counteract potential budget cuts and reallocate funds as needed
Perform expert analysis and reconciliation of budget data across years
Advise leadership on budget compliance and implications of new financial regulations
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare options
Retirement savings plans
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Manage incoming customer funding and requirements for high visibility commercial launch providers, perform budgeting, and financial analysis vital to the fiscal integrity of operations
Review, analyze, and compile data from various financial systems in support of formal presentations of budgets
Analyze, evaluate, and promote improvements in Reimbursable Budget Authority (RBA) policies and processes to utilize resources more efficiently on the Eastern Range (ER)
Serves as a financial analyst responsible for analyzing and formulating the budget portfolios, budget forecasts, processes, and/or related budget information for the O&M appropriation
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 DoD regulatory guidance
Skills Required
A minimum nine (9) years of DoD 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
Knowledge of government or corporate accounting; familiarization with government funding policies and regulations; Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations
Experience with Space and/or Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and RBA funding and reimbursable charging guidelines
Ability to select and apply a variety of standard or new analytical methods/techniques to budgetary processes and special studies
Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to recognize issues, project potential effects, prepare summary reports of findings/conclusions, and provide recommendations or courses of actions
Ability to identify areas of funding shortfalls and excesses and propose re-programming/re-phasing actions as needed
Experience with DFAS and the following tools and systems: FM-Suite, CCaR, Wide Area Workflow, myInvoice, PowerBI, and Excel
Minimum Secret Clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required
Education: Bachelor's degree in math, business/economics, finance, accounting, engineering, or statistics is required
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.
