Financial Analyst

Overview The position requires at least 5-years of combined industry and government acquisition experience of which 2-years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of DoW space acquisition programs. Bachelors degree relevant to their area of expertise limited to the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics. Responsibilities The applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering budget analysis/financial management for defense acquisition related projects at the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) at Kirtland AFB, NM. Applicant should have a thorough understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Applicant will provide budget expertise to support program execution, budget execution reviews, and other financial management reviews in support of the AFRL mission. Applicant will conduct analysis and reconciliation of current, prior, and canceled year appropriated funds. Applicant should have familiarity with developing response strategies to mitigate potential budget reductions and support revisions to budget allocations and reprogramming actions. The applicant may be required to work with higher DoW officials and communicate with prime contractor personnel. Skills Required The position requires a minimum of five (5) years of Government experience in one of the following areas: Budget Analysis, Financial Management, Commitment/Obligation/ Expenditure (C/O/E) Reconciliation, and Program Control experience which may include Cost Estimating/Analysis. Possess at least two (2) years of relevant experience supporting DoW programs; experience with a large, complex space systems; or a large, complex very closely related Government weapon system. Applicants must possess extensive knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to support DoW acquisition program lifecycles. Experience with the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCARS) highly desired. Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. Applicant must be proficient in performing government cost estimating activities such as cost/price analysis, WBS development, and risk analysis. Familiarity of cost estimating principles/DoW acquisition policies; DoW project management process are desirable. Additionally, a strong working knowledge of ACEIT is highly desirable. Applicant must be able to work in a team environment. Applicant must be able to obtain a security clearance. Education Required: Bachelors degree relevant to their area of expertise limited to the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance required. 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/Disability/Veterans]