SDA Financial Planning and Analysis SME

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Financial Planning and Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Space Systems Command, Joint Commercial Operations Center (JCO).

Work is primarily virtual with occasional in person work performed at 555 East Pikes Peak Rd, 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd, and other locations in Colorado Springs, CO.

SDA is foundational to Protecting and Defending US Space Systems that provide space-based Intelligence, Early Warning, Communications and Global Positioning services that sustain our way of life, support our national economy and act as force multipliers in times of conflict. Odyssey is is looking for high-performing, passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals in the SDA workforce!

The Joint Commercial Operations Center (USSF SSC) executes system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment for ground- and space-based SDA sensors and command and control (C2) systems. Activities include acquisition program management, system, and subsystem engineering, maintenance and supply support, and fielding.

Odyssey provides support to the Government in seven areas: Data Acquisitions, Product Testing, Product Support, Sustainment Management, User Interface Design, Engineering, and Integration. These tasks are executed laterally with USSF SSC, development contractors and with SDA stakeholders.

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government. As an SDA Planning and Financial Analysis SME, you will support Commercial Operations, Integration, contracting, purchasing, and contract oversight as well as supporting a wide range of financial management, accounting, and internal control tasks to support the organization's financial operations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Support the Program Operating Memorandum (POM) process across multiple mission areas
• Complete technical reviews and adjudications for contract support requirements for commercial data and analysis products
• Conduct financial training for multiple buyers
• Conduct research, delivering program budget execution reviews, and authoring senior-level memos and position papers on a variety of technical/procedural/policy financial topics as required
• Assist with preparing and delivering monthly budget execution status of funds reports, provide weekly budget summaries regarding program budget taskers and other budget-related activities and provide weekly summary reports on the status of budget execution activities. These reports shall include budget execution status report narratives, issues, and recommendations as well as schedules.
• Facilitate and support organizational Program Control functions; conducting analysis of program spending and component requirements as required to develop and maintain program-specific reporting and real-time decision tools
• Prepare, coordinate, and transmit funding documents from multiple funding streams and appropriations to support program efforts across numerous partner organizations
• Track all budget requests, supporting documents, reports, and responses in approved repositories, such as Microsoft SharePoint, internal shared drives, and Microsoft Teams.
• Monitor major program-level contracts and provide data and/or recommendations to support fiscal-oriented decisions
• 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 level, as required
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of budget execution documents, develop and maintain financial records, interact with other government agencies, prepare financial documents, support financial audits, track and forecast spending and budget reporting
• Examine financial management functions to ensure internal accounting systems and administrative controls are sufficient to confirm that obligations and disbursements comply with applicable laws and that funds are safeguarded against fraud, waste, and abuse
• Serve as the principal financial systems administrator, controlling system access forms, proper documentation, training certificates, and appointment forms for all internal and external financial systems users
• Research, develop, modify, and maintain qualitative and quantitative standards for use in evaluating and monitoring financial and accounting performance indicators
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including the United States Space Force SSC/Financial Management, and Defense Finance Accounting Service on matters related to finance policies, procedures, and operations
• Develop solutions and prepare reports and summary cost data for internal control and efficient operations while maintaining control of all resources
• Provide technical assistance and advice to staff, directors, and other interested parties on financial management matters
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government and within the scope of the S3 contract

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance: DoD Secret clearance, eligible for TS/SCI

Education: Bachelor's / Experience in finance, accounting, auditing, or a related field

Years of Experience: 4 years of experience in Air Force/Space Force DoD Planning, Programming, Budget, Execution (PPBE) in a Space Operations position

Other:

• Experience developing cost projections for new commercial capabilities, including consent to purchase processes for fair and reasonable cost assessments
• Experience adjudicating data rights for multiple user bases
• Experience supporting Combatant Command requirements
• Experience supporting commercial provider integration
• Strong background in financial management, accounting, auditing, and resource management
• Experience with military and government financial systems and regulations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competency and minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical experience providing decision support and program advocacy inputs/products to senior DoD management

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance

Education: Master's / Experience in Tactical finance, accounting, auditing, or a related field for active commercial operations

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) equivalent

Other:

• Experience in a leadership role in a financial management organization
• Knowledge of United States Space Force financial policies and procedures
• Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable guidelines
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Financial management/analysis experience in an Air Force or Space Force organization to include budget planning and execution for an Air Force or Space Force Space program office and or Headquarters highly desired.
• Experience with AF proprietary systems to include CCaR, DTS, DoD EDS,DTIMS, CRIS,FM Suite
• Competency managing and providing product/analysis support for FYDP programming/budgeting (to include the AF/SF POM and OSD BES)

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed at 555 East Pikes Peak Rd, 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd, and other locations in Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: Up to 10% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction

Hybrid: Opportunity to telework 5 days per week at the discretion of the Government

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Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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