As a Resources Analyst (RA) at Goddard Space Flight Center, you will be an integral member of a resources team participating in the full range of budget execution and Program Planning & Control (PP&C) activities required for mission success for various programs and projects such as flight projects, mission operations and data analysis, research & technology, and institutional support.

Duties

Performs budget execution/analysis, such as funds management; contract task and grant monitoring; Earned Value Management (EVM); trend analysis; workforce planning; contract analysis/reconciliation; service pool reconciliation and year-end closing. Formulates lifecycle budget plans with technical requirements; forecasts financial requirements based on technical status; prepares budget change requests; converts time-phased budget requirements into phasing plans; develops/reviews cost estimates. Utilizes financial management systems to generate data and reports; analyzes data to identify issues and articulates data analysis to technical and programmatic management. Monitors, tracks, and reports on program obligations and costs, ensuring that funding data is entered into agency financial system correctly and conducts annual year-end closing activities and reconciliation with accounting records. Works with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to review variances, evaluate contractor cost proposals and support contract negotiations, including cost analyses and development of in-house cost estimates. Evaluates complex programmatic, technical, or schedule changes in terms of the impact to resource requirements, budget reserve posture, and consistency with the technical and schedule requirements. Consults and advises financial and technical teams by providing data products, status, projections, and recommendations to improve internal processes, support cost-effective decision making and proposal development. Provides guidance and advice on budget and finance to management and team members, and trains junior RAs as required. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-NASA Center requirements.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Applying budget processes and associated policies/regulations to formulate, execute and analyze budgets; Working with procurement professionals resulting in contract award, the establishment of contract tasks on existing contracts, or analysis of performance for contract evaluation; Applying analytical techniques such as rate analysis, cost and schedule analysis, and overrun projections Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Goddard Space Flight Center 8800 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt, MD 20771 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]