Command Financial Manager, SPACEFOR-NORTH

The United States Space Forces – Northern (SPACEFOR-NORTH) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Command Financial Manager (NH-0501-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:

We are seeking an elite financial expert to serve as the Command Financial Manager for the U.S. Space Force's Northern Component (USSPACEFOR-NORTH), where you will take the helm of our financial enterprise in direct support of the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) mission. In this critical role, you will be the command's strategic authority on all fiscal matters, masterfully guiding the entire budget lifecycle from initial formulation and planning to meticulous execution and transparent reporting. The ideal candidate is a recognized leader in Department of Defense finance, ready to ensure robust financial stewardship and empower a vital national defense mission.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned financial professional with extensive budget execution experience at the Headquarters, Major Command (MAJCOM), or Field Command (FLDCOM) level. This individual is highly skilled in analyzing financial reports, meticulously tracking spending, and accurately forecasting future needs. Furthermore, the candidate will leverage these skills to identify emerging financial trends, project year-end requirements, and take proactive steps to ensure all funds are utilized effectively and in full compliance with the law.

Keys Skills and Abilities:

1. Expert knowledge of legislation, Congressional, DoD, DAF, and USSF policies, processes, procedures, precedents, regulations and requirements which govern programming and budgeting and their use throughout the program and budget cycle to perform such functions as developing current multi-year program requirements plans, and timetables; to assure that budgetary forecasts, estimates, and submission conform to requirements, guidelines, and financial objectives, and to develop budgetary guidance for and to review the formulation, justification, and execution of financial programs.

2. Expert knowledge of all phases of the Federal budget process and the DOD planning, programming, and budgeting/execution systems. Professional knowledge of accounting practices, methods, techniques, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Knowledge of and skill in applying information pertaining to legislation, budget, oversight, automated systems, Air Force and joint strategic capabilities and operations.

3. Skill in organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating budgetary data project results based on alternatives selected. Ability to apply various analytical methodologies and techniques to various requirements.

4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

2. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

3. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

4. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

5. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

6. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.

7. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

8. Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.”

9. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.

10. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.

11. PCS is authorized. Incentive is not authorized.

12. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.

13. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications (whichever comes first).

Organization:

The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs).

The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of War relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space.

The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space.