Financial Specialist with Security Clearance
Tecolote Research - San Diego, CA
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Overview We are seeking a highly motivated professional with at least three years of demonstrated experience in DoD Financial Management supporting federal government acquisition programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in space acquisition and hands-on involvement in Commitment, Obligation, and Expenditure (C/O/E) reconciliation activities. Responsibilities .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}Establish obligation and expenditure plans for active-year appropriations, monitor execution throughout the fiscal year, and provide analysis at the requirement, office, sub-project, project, or appropriation levelApply knowledge of acquisition management regulations, policies, and procedures, including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning, PMRs, and Acquisition Program Baseline developmentEnsure accuracy and completeness of budget execution documentation; maintain financial records; interact with government stakeholders; prepare financial documents; support audits; and track, forecast, and report spendingMaintain accurate records of financial and programmatic changes across execution years and the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)Perform Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) management, contract reconciliation, and closeout activitiesDevelop, train, brief, integrate, correlate, and analyze all phases of the PPBE process across DoD portfoliosAnalyze data from USG accounting systems and contractor inputs to support training, documentation, data collection, reconciliation of current/prior/canceling-year budgets, and budget executionSupport all USAF, USSF, and SSC reviews of expiring funds taskers; ensure ULOs are valid, properly recorded, non-dormant, and supported with required documentation per DoD FMRCompare program office C/O/E records with USG accounting records to identify discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to update financial databasesSalary range: $80,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and credentials) Skills Required .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} .cs2654AE3A{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} .cs6EB2CBED{color:000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;}Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and best practices related to developing, delivering, and sustaining defense systemsProficiency in program development, budget analysis, schedule creation, and tracking technical and schedule changesThorough understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processExperience supporting financial resource execution in accordance with DoD policies and regulations, ensuring proper stewardship and accountabilityHands-on experience using Microsoft tools and USSF/AF financial systems to provide financial supportAbility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Desirable Certifications:DAWIA BUS-FM Practitioner, DoD FM Certification Level III, Certified Defense Financial Manager CDFM, or Equivalent Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca
Created: 2026-03-10