Senior Space Finance & Operations SME

Tecolote Research; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tecolote Research is seeking a Business Operations SME to provide expert-level financial management, acquisition reporting, and executive coordination to U.S. Space Force and national security space programs. This on-site role focuses on budgets, funding allocations, and MIPRs, delivering metrics and audit-ready compliance.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and 15 years of DoD financial experience; TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Engineering is required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience supporting DoD financial management, acquisition programs, or budget execution.
• Expert proficiency with CCaR, financial tracking systems, and MS Office Suite.
• Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the tracking and execution of budgets, funding allocations, and MIPRs.
• Utilize CCaR and advanced financial tools to design reporting products and executive business metrics.
• Analyze program financial performance to mitigate complex execution risks or shortfalls.
• Lead PMRs, All Calls, prepare executive briefings, and ensure audit-ready financial compliance.

Skills

Strategic Budget Oversight

Advanced CCaR Operations

Financial Risk Mitigation

Executive Coordination (PMRs)

High-visibility on-site support

Interaction with senior acquisition

DoD TS/SCI Clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in math, engineering, or sciences

Tools

CCaR

MS Office Suite

Financial tracking systems

Job description

Tecolote Research is seeking a Business Operations SME to provide expert-level financial management, acquisition reporting, and executive coordination to U.S. Space Force and national security space programs. This on-site role focuses on budgets, funding allocations, and MIPRs, delivering metrics and audit-ready compliance.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and 15 years of DoD financial experience; TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.