Financial Analyst

Tecolote Research; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tecolote Research in Albuquerque seeks a Financial Analyst with at least five years in DoD or federal service and two years in SAP or an SCI environment. A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or accounting is required.

The role focuses on PPBE planning, budgeting, and execution, financial record-keeping, and budget reporting. Strong analytical, verbal, and teamwork skills are essential in a sensitive, SCIF setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in DoD or equivalent federal service.
• Two years’ experience in SAP and/or SCI environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support PPBE process for DoD acquisition lifecycles.
• Develop, track, and maintain financial records and forecast spend.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of budget documentation.
• Assist in internal and external financial audits with stakeholders.
• Perform contract reconciliation and closeout functions.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Team player (SCIF)

TS/SCI clearance

Budget/PPBE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DEAMS

CCaR

DARQ

FDW

SAFES

Job description

The Financial Analyst position at the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant DoD or equivalent federal service work experience with at least two (2) years’ experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment. Personnel in the Journeyman labor category typically perform all functional duties independently. A bachelor’s degree is required, preferable in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Applicants must possess extensive knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to support DoD acquisition program lifecycles.
• Applicants must be able to develop, track, and maintain comprehensive financial records and budget reporting; forecast program spend plans to ensure fiscal accuracy.
• They must have the aptitude to review and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all budget execution and financial documentation.
• Must be able to support internal and external financial audits and coordinate financial actions with external government stakeholders and agencies.
• Contract reconciliation and closeout functions are also required to be performed.

Skills Required

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
• Experience with DoD financial tools/systems, e.g., Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR), Advana Dormant Account Review - Quarterly (DARQ), Advana FASTR Data Warehouse (FDW), and SAFES is a plus.
• Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
• Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and in a sensitive, compartmented information facility (SCIF).
• Applicants must have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Applicants must have the ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Applicants must understand US Air Force financial management processes, US Air Force accounting and payment systems to include reimbursable funds management.
• Applicants with Program Objective Memorandum (POM) experience desired.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellence in quantitative analysis, technical writing, and verbal briefing/communication.
• 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.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. Space Force

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferable in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

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