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We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Specialist to support the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) within the S8 (Programming and Financial Management) directorate of Space Systems Command (SSC). This role provides critical financial management and analytical support to one of the U.S. Space Force’s most mission‑focused organizations, enabling the integration and delivery of complex space capabilities to the warfighter. The Financial Specialist will work closely with government leaders, program managers, and cross‑functional teams to support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial products across classified and unclassified portfolios.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide financial management support across the SSC/SSIO portfolio, including budget formulation, justification, execution, and analysis
- Support PPBE activities such as Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), Program Budget Reviews (PBR), and President’s Budget (PB) exhibits and justifications
- Develop and maintain financial analyses, spend plans, funding profiles, and execution tracking for assigned programs
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; prepare recommendations for senior leadership decision‑making
- Assist in the preparation of briefings, issue papers, and responses to data calls from SSC leadership, the Department of the Air Force, OSD, and Congress
- Ensure compliance with applicable fiscal law, DoD financial regulations, and Space Force policies
- Coordinate with program management, contracting, cost, and engineering teams to support acquisition and integration activities
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and audit‑ready records in support of reviews and inspections
Requirements
- A DoD Top Secret / SCI security clearance is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal or DoD financial management, budgeting, or acquisition programs
- Working knowledge of PPBE processes and financial execution in a government environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ability to prepare executive‑level briefings
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting Space Systems Command, the U.S. Space Force, or other DoD acquisition organizations
- Familiarity with classified program financial management
- Experience with financial systems and tools used in DoD environments
- Professional certifications such as CDFM or CDFM‑A are a plus
Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.
Skills Required
- DoD Top Secret / SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal or DoD financial management, budgeting, or acquisition programs
- Working knowledge of PPBE processes and financial execution in a government environment
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ability to prepare executive-level briefings
- Experience supporting Space Systems Command, the U.S. Space Force, or other DoD acquisition organizations
- Familiarity with classified program financial management
- Experience with financial systems and tools used in DoD environments
- Professional certifications such as CDFM or CDFM-A
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.
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Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
