Task Lead - SME, Financial Analyst

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The Task Lead - SME, Financial Analyst will provide expert-level financial and programmatic support to the SSC/S8 SSIO in all aspects of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) for the SSC Space Acquisition Portfolio. This role requires a highly experienced professional capable of operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, supporting senior leadership engagements and classified program activities.

Full salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

POM Planning & Execution:
Lead and coordinate SSC's Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning efforts. Collaborate with SSC programs, FM cost teams, USSF, and SAF/SQ. Prepare internal/external documentation, brief leadership, and support classified POM discussions.

• Planning Choices:
  Support SSC/S8 in leading/co-leading planning choices activities. Coordinate with FM cost staff and USSF to prepare leadership for corporate-level meetings.

• Budget Justification (BES & PB):
  Assist in reviewing and editing SSC's Acquisition Budget Justification (RDT&E and Procurement) during BES and PB cycles. Ensure R-Docs and P-Docs reflect accurate rationale and decisions.

• PPBE Analysis:
  Apply critical thinking to develop, train, brief, and review all phases of PPBE. Incorporate CCMD's Integrated Priority List (IPL) into POM options.

• Programmatic Support:
  Collect, organize, and analyze cost, schedule, and performance data. Draft and coordinate acquisition documentation for senior stakeholders including CSO, SAF/AQ, SECAF, OSD, and others.

• Strategic Planning:
  Analyze defense planning guidance and ensure alignment with SSC strategic products. Support development of the SSC Strategic Plan and other enterprise-wide planning efforts.

• Budget Database Maintenance:
  Recommend updates to budget databases such as PBES. Utilize MS Office and other tools to document and present financial data. Provide monthly updates to SSC leadership.

• Communication & Documentation:
  Maintain clear, concise, and technically accurate communication. Ensure all work is documented, safeguarded, and stored on government-approved systems (e.g., EFP, SharePoint).

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in DoD financial management, with emphasis on PPBE
• Proven experience supporting senior-level leadership and classified programs
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and budget systems (e.g., PBES)