Launch Budget Support Analyst

Launch Budget Support Analyst (ESS-FS)

LOCATION: El Segundo California

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI (Active)

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE: $150k – $180k

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Launch Budget Support Analyst. The Launch Budget Support Analyst provides comprehensive financial and programmatic support to the Office of Space Launch (OSL), integrating budget planning, execution, and analysis across multiple divisions, contracts, and interagency stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of DoD appropriations law (ADA, Bona Fide Need Rule, Misappropriation Act).
• Experience with NRO fiscal policies, tools, and reporting structures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and government-provided financial software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to integrate technical and financial data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver Program Budget Analyst (PBA) support for all OSL divisions and operating locations.
• Perform obligation and expenditure analysis, EAC evaluations, and spend plan forecasting.
• Provide financial oversight of OSL appropriations, including FTO/FFO transactions and external contracts.
• Draft and process funding documents (RCAs, FTOs) in compliance with fiscal law and NRO directives.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) assessments, EAC development, and CDRL compliance.
• Utilize NRO financial systems such as NEXT, FIRsT, NEAR, NFIS, TALON/STAR, EARL, GEAC, FIT, and TIER.
• Ensure compliance with the Chief Financial Officers Act, CAP policy, GAAP, and other financial regulations.
• Coordinate with CAPCOs, BPO/FIN analysts, and technical leads for accurate cost reporting and validation.
• Support inter-branch analysis and strategic reporting for senior OSL leadership.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation’s Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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