Financial Analyst

Overview The Junior Financial Analyst will support budget execution, financial reporting, audit readiness, and contract reconciliation activities for U.S. Air Force programs, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records and documentation. This role involves tracking and forecasting expenditures, managing Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs), supporting reimbursable funds management, and collaborating with government stakeholders to ensure effective financial program execution. Responsibilities The applicant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of budget execution documents, developing/maintaining financial records, interacting with other government agencies, preparing financial documents, supporting financial audits, tracking and forecasting spending and budget reporting. Unliquidated Obligation (ULO) management, contract reconciliation, and closeout functions are also required to be performed. Skills Required Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Experience with DoD financial systems, e.g., SAFES, CRIS, CCaR, ABSS, SDW/EDA, and MOCAS a plus. Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. Applicant must be able to work in a team environment. The position requires 1-5 years of experience in combined industry and government acquisition experience. Bachelors degree required in the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics. Applicant must have the ability to learn US Air Force Financial Management processes, US Air Force accounting and payment systems and Reimbursable funds management. Current knowledge of DoD program management execution support is highly desirable. Experience with the Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) system is desired. Applicants must be able to obtain the proper security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. U.S. Space Force The USSF is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Guardians to conduct global space operations that enhance the way our joint and coalition forces fight, while also offering decision makers military options to achieve national objectives. The Innovation and Prototyping Acquisition Delta enables, and delivers, next-generation space enterprise solutions through rapid, innovative and affordable technology that leverages international, commercial, and interagency partnerships. Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance 100% Company funded Retirement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance About Tecolote Research Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you. View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]