Tecolote Research, Inc.

Financial Specialist

Tecolote Research, Inc.$80K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in DoD Financial Management
  • Experience in space acquisition
  • Knowledge of C/O/E reconciliation activities
  • Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, business, or sciences
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Hands-on experience with USSF/AF financial systems
  • DAWIA BUS-FM Practitioner or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Establish obligation and expenditure plans for appropriations
  • Monitor budget execution and provide fiscal analysis
  • Ensure budget documentation accuracy and support audits
  • Manage financial and programmatic changes across execution years
  • Perform ULO management and contract closeout activities
  • Develop and analyze all phases of the PPBE process
  • Support reviews of expiring funds and ensure ULO compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Support for ongoing education and certifications
  • Opportunities for career advancement within DoD
  • Engagement with government stakeholders
  • Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with at least three years of demonstrated experience in DoD Financial Management supporting federal government acquisition programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in space acquisition and hands-on involvement in Commitment, Obligation, and Expenditure (C/O/E) reconciliation activities.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Apply knowledge of acquisition management regulations, policies, and procedures, including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning, PMRs, and Acquisition Program Baseline development
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of budget execution documentation; maintain financial records; interact with government stakeholders; prepare financial documents; support audits; and track, forecast, and report spending
  • Maintain accurate records of financial and programmatic changes across execution years and the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)
  • Perform Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) management, contract reconciliation, and closeout activities
  • Develop, train, brief, integrate, correlate, and analyze all phases of the PPBE process across DoD portfolios
  • Analyze data from USG accounting systems and contractor inputs to support training, documentation, data collection, reconciliation of current/prior/canceling-year budgets, and budget execution
  • Support all USAF, USSF, and SSC reviews of expiring funds taskers; ensure ULOs are valid, properly recorded, non-dormant, and supported with required documentation per DoD FMR
  • Compare program office C/O/E records with USG accounting records to identify discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to update financial databases
  • Salary range: $80,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and credentials)


Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and best practices related to developing, delivering, and sustaining defense systems
  • Proficiency in program development, budget analysis, schedule creation, and tracking technical and schedule changes
  • Thorough understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
  • Experience supporting financial resource execution in accordance with DoD policies and regulations, ensuring proper stewardship and accountability
  • Hands-on experience using Microsoft tools and USSF/AF financial systems to provide financial support
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance


Desirable Certifications:

  • DAWIA BUS-FM Practitioner, DoD FM Certification Level III, Certified Defense Financial Manager CDFM, or Equivalent


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.
Learn more about Tecolote Research, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+14%
Revenue
$150 million

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Tecolote Research, Inc.

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Financial Specialist jobs: