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The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Cost Analyst (NH-0501-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, Financial Management Directorate, Cost Office (412 TW/FMPC) at Edwards AFB in Edwards, CA.
NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
• Paid Time-Off:
o 11 Federal Holidays off per year
o Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
o 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Retirement:
o Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
o 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, check out the following link:
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Incentives:
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Telework Information:
• up to 40% telework possible (must reside in the local area)
Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% Travel possible
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $101,121 - $156,323 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: 4 June 2024 11:59 pm (EST)
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
- 2+ years of budget and/or cost analyst experience highly desired
- Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with peers, mission partners, and leadership personnel to disseminate vital information and complete tasks in a timely manner. This includes the ability to team well with others to foster unit cohesion and build morale.
- Must be able to effectively use computer systems, automated data processing equipment, and information technology to update databases and spreadsheets used to track vital information related to job requirements. These systems should also be used to further automate processes and innovate how tasks are accomplished/tracked to increase workplace productivity and efficiency.
Mission/Purpose:
Provides FM services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and external customers. Services include FM advisory service, financial services, budget operations, cost analysis, and resource management systems.
Major Duties:
- Serves as a technical expert on economic, comparative, and cost analysis supporting all Edwards AFB programs, support missions, and external customers. Provides analytical, financial, and management advisory services to AFTC and 412 TW leadership on most effective and economical use of AF resources.
- Oversees the development and validation of all 412 Test Wing Product and Service Rates
- Accomplishes all Lease versus Buy analyses at Edwards Air Force Base
- Oversees validation and accuracy of all 412 Test Wing Test Support Plans; provides Program Analysts with training on proper estimation practices.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
- This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
- This is a Financial Management level 2 certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
- Must possess knowledge of the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting system, the federal acquisition process, and policies, objectives, procedures, and guidelines of the Air Force and Air Force Material Command.
- Must possess knowledge of the various missions and working relationships of AFTC functions and the structure and mission of test activities.
- Must possess knowledge and skills in applying the principles of mathematical and statistical analysis and other analytical methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.