Financial Management Budget Specialist III

Financial Management/Budget Specialist III

Washington, DC

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 US Air Force combat and sustainment activities. Following applicable federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force acquisition policy, law, regulation, and guidance, the Financial Management/Budget Specialist III assists the Contracting Officer in the acquisition of critically needed national security capabilities.

• Manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Provide staff support
• Perform analysis of program funding for all PPBE phases and other budget exercises
• Research and analyze program funding and execution trends data from sources, like 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 cost assessments as required
• Apply finance expertise in the areas of the requirements generation process, planning, programming, budgeting, execution process, and program life cycle costs
• Identify issues, recommend solutions, and aid and advice associated with acquisition management of the Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio
• Mentor and provide quality reviews of work products and deliverables of more junior staff as well as leading specific projects
• Reviews justifications of all funding proposals and identifies optimum opportunities for meeting and exceeding program goals and objectives.
• Provide staff support and perform analysis of program funding for all Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution phases and other budget exercises.
• Support long-range financial planning and resource strategies.
• Refines and implements processes for the obligation, monitoring, and close- out of contracts.
• Works closely in procurement and acquisition to improve communications, flags budgetary issues of concern including End-of-Fiscal-Year deadlines and I-A cooperatively works toward program objectives.
• Conduct financial systems analyses and modernization evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches to completing scope of work.
• Develop financial analysis using large data sets.
• Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create operational and strategic level reports.
• Other duties as assigned

• Masters of Art/Masters of Science/Masters of Engineering (MA/MS/ME) degree
• 10+ years of experience of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with no less than two (2) years of experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment with at least one (1) year of that total being within the past 5 years
• Active and valid driver’s license
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly)
• DAWIA or FAC Level III certified or equivalent is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with Classified accounting systems and Momentum applications is desired.
• Proficient in classified accounting systems
  • Momentum is preferred
• Ability to work under aggressive schedules with demanding performance requirements
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS

How you’ll grow  

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.  

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.  

Benefits  

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.  

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.  

Chenega MIOS’s culture  

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.  

Corporate citizenship  

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.  

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.  

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Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team  

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:  

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com  

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm  

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/  

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