Financial Management SME

KaiHonua; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Financial Management Subject Matter Expert to support STARCOM Delta 11. The role requires extensive DoD financial management experience, particularly in PPBE, budgeting, and execution, with a strong focus on both classified and unclassified financial systems.

The ideal candidate will provide senior advisory support, develop executive briefs, and oversee complex financial documentation, ensuring alignment with FIAR and DoD policies in a mission-critical

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance and 15+ years in DoD financial management.
• Experience with PPBE planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Proven ability in high-level financial reporting and briefings.
• Experience with DoD financial systems and tools (CCaRS, MIPRs, MORDs).
• Mentoring and leading financial teams in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level financial management advisory to Delta 11 leadership on PPBE activities.
• Track, analyze, reconcile, and report budget allocations and expenditures.
• Perform advanced quantitative analyses to identify trends and risks, with mitigation plans.
• Develop executive-level reports and materials for FWGs and FMBs.
• Oversee financial documentation (AF Form 9s, MIPRs, MORDs) and ensure reconciliation.
• Lead requirements tracking and forecasting within CCaRS and AF systems.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

15+ years DoD financial management

PPBE process

Executive financial reporting

DoD financial systems

Leadership & mentorship

Education

Master's Degree in Business or Financial Management

Tools

CCaRS

AF Form 9s

MIPRs

MORDs

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Financial Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Delta 11 Financial Management Team.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Air Force financial management and accounting, with demonstrated proficiency in both classified and unclassified financial systems, processes, and procedures.

This position provides financial management expertise across multiple programs within Delta 11's portfolio. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while operating effectively in a classified, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Financial Management SME Will

• Provide senior-level financial management expertise and advisory support to Delta 11 leadership and staff across Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and formulation
• Lead the tracking, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of budget allocations, commitments, obligations, and expenditures across multiple appropriations and funding sources
• Conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative analyses of complex financial data to identify trends, variances, funding shortfalls, execution risks, and emerging requirements; develop actionable mitigation strategies and recommendations for leadership
• Develop executive-level financial reports, briefings, decision-support materials, and programmatic communications, including materials supporting Financial Working Groups (FWGs), Financial Management Boards (FMBs), and other senior leadership engagements
• Oversee the preparation, processing, and management of financial documentation, including AF Form 9s, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), and Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Documents (MORDs), while ensuring reconciliation with applicable government accounting and financial systems
• Direct requirements tracking, financial data management, and obligation forecasting within the Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCaRS) and other applicable Department of the Air Force financial management systems
• Serve as a senior financial management liaison with Headquarters STARCOM, other Field Commands, program offices, and external stakeholders to align resources, funding strategies, and execution priorities with mission requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and Department of the Air Force financial management policies, internal controls, and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) requirements
• Evaluate financial management activities across the Delta 11 enterprise to identify opportunities for organizational alignment, process improvement, standardization, and increased reporting efficiency
• Provide direct leadership, mentor ship, technical guidance, and day-to-day oversight to the Budget Analyst, ensuring timely and accurate execution of financial management activities

Requirements

Skills and Experience

The Financial Management SME Must Have

• Active Secret security clearance.
• 15+ years of relevant DoD experience, including demonstrated experience working in classified environments within the past five years
• Extensive experience in DoD financial management, budgeting, accounting, and resource management, preferably supporting the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including budget formulation, execution, POM development, obligation forecasting, and funds management
• Strong understanding of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force organizational structures, financial management processes, and mission requirements
• Demonstrated experience with DoD and Department f the Air Force financial management systems and tools, including budget formulation, budget execution, reconciliation, requirements tracking, and senior-level financial reporting
• Experience using the Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCaRS) and managing financial documentation, including AF Form 9s, MIPRs, MORDs, and related funding documentation
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and providing technical oversight to financial management personnel

Education and Certifications

Required

• Master's Degree (MS/ME/MA) in a relevant field (preferred Business or Financial Management)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays
• Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $215,000.00 - USD $235,000.00 /Yr.