Staff Financial Specialist, SSC/FM

United States Air Force

Washington, DC

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$47,490–$113,185 Per Year
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ACAT (Risk Management), Accounting, Acquisition Professional Development Program Certification (APDP), Acquisition Strategy, Administrative Management, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Operations, Cost Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cost Modeling, Cost Reporting, Employee Orientation, Federal Government, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Fund Management, Government Accounting, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Historical Cost Principle, Legal, LinkedIn, Military, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Project Estimates, Publications, Regulations, Reimbursement, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Space Operations, Talent Management, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Willing to Travel
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Staff Financial Specialist, SSC/FM

Department of the Air Force

Space Systems Command

United States Space Force / Space Systems Command / Financial Management

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/28/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Los Angeles County, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $47,490 - $113,185 per year Pay scale & grade

NH 2

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0501 Financial Administration And Program

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SF-F26-6S-NH-501-2-SPLASH Control number 877449700

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base is searching for a Staff Financial Specialist to support SSC/FM (NH-0501-02, GS-05/11 Equivalent).

Description:

Join the United States Space Force! Space Systems Command (SSC) is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Administrator (NH-0501-02) to join the Financial Management Directorate (SSC/FM). SSC/FM is responsible for the financial oversight, cost analysis, and budget execution of cutting-edge space acquisition programs that empower our space warfighting capabilities.

This is a developmental position under the Acquisition Demonstration (AcqDemo) project. The employee will enter at the NH-02 pay band (broadly equivalent to the GS-09 through GS-11 levels) and will participate in progressive training and assignments designed to prepare them for the target NH-03 pay band (broadly equivalent to the GS-12/13 levels).

Ideal Candidate:

As an NH-0501-02 Financial Administrator, you will perform progressively more difficult work in various phases of budgeting, accounting, financial administration, and cost analysis. The goal of this developmental work is to provide the experience and skills needed to operate at the target NH-03 full-performance level.

At the NH-02 level, your duties will include:

  • Assisting senior financial managers and cost analysts in analyzing the financial management, cost estimation, and operational aspects of space acquisition programs.
  • Extracting, compiling, and analyzing budget, program, and historical cost data from government financial, accounting, and programmatic systems to support program offices (e.g., Space Sensing, Assured Access to Space).
  • Supporting cost-estimating activities by gathering technical and programmatic parameters to assist in the development of basic cost models, cost-benefit analyses, and life-cycle cost estimates.
  • Developing familiarity with DoD, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force financial practices, regulations, cost-estimating methodologies, and business operations.
  • Assisting in developing narrative and statistical justifications for requested funds, budget submissions, and cost estimates.
  • Evaluating basic financial statements, cost reports, and contractor cost performance reports under the guidance of senior staff.

At the target NH-03 level, duties will expand to include:

  • Independently analyzing and formulating all major financial management, cost-estimating, and operational aspects of exceptionally large and complex space acquisition programs (e.g., ACAT level programs).
  • Developing, maintaining, and defending comprehensive Life-Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARD) for complex space systems.
  • Applying advanced cost-estimating methodologies (including parametric modeling, analogy, and engineering build-up) to evaluate contractor cost proposals and support acquisition strategy decisions.
  • Conducting risk, uncertainty, and sensitivity analyses on program cost estimates to identify potential budget shortfalls and develop risk-mitigation strategies.
  • Providing expert advice to program executives, contracting officers, and senior management on the interpretation of cost-estimating guidelines, accounting, budget, and financial regulations.
  • Formulating, presenting, and defending budget requests and cost-estimating positions to higher headquarters (HQ USSF, SAF/FM).
  • Serving as a recognized financial and cost-analysis authority for specific SSC/FM portfolios, managing funds control, program adjustments, and complex managerial-financial reporting.

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • PCS / Relocation is available.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
  • Subject to TDY 15 days per year.
  • This is a Financial Management Level (1, 2, or 3) Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012.
  • The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  • Must obtain financial management certification as a condition of employment.
  • This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Qualifications

The 0501 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPMs General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:

  • Job title

  • Detailed duties and accomplishments

  • Employers name and address

  • Supervisors name and phone number

  • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)

  • Hours per week

  • Salary, if applicable

  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Systems Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:

  • Job title

  • Detailed duties and accomplishments

  • Employers name and address

  • Supervisors name and phone number

  • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)

  • Hours per week

  • Salary, if applicable

  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Systems Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Space Systems Command

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Systems Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

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Summary

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/28/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Los Angeles County, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $47,490 - $113,185 per year Pay scale & grade

NH 2

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0501 Financial Administration And Program

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SF-F26-6S-NH-501-2-SPLASH Control number 877449700

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