Budget Analyst
Tysons, VA
Full Time
Experienced
BT-228 – Budget Analyst (Financial Services Budget Formulation)
Skill Level: Subject Matter Expert
Location: Tysons, VA (fully on-site, no remote option)
Job Description:
The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst plays a critical and multifaceted part in bolstering the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE). In this dynamic position, the candidate will be responsible for an array of essential tasks aimed at ensuring the financial health and strategic alignment of a directorate/component/office financial resource.
A key aspect of the role involves spearheading the development, execution, and meticulous monitoring of budgets tailored to meet both internal and external requirements. This entails a comprehensive understanding of the IC's financial landscape, including intricate details related to resource allocation, budget forecasting, and appropriations and allocations.
The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst will actively contribute to the formulation, support, and execution of the NIP Budget. This responsibility extends beyond traditional budgetary tasks, encompassing a strategic mindset to align financial resources with the overarching goals and objectives of the NIP. The role demands a keen ability to analyze and synthesize complex financial data, enabling informed decision-making and resource allocation in alignment with organizational priorities.
In addition to direct budgetary responsibilities, the candidate will engage in collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, fostering effective communication and coordination. This involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their financial needs, providing insights, and ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies. The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert, staying up-to-date relevant legislative and financial appropriation and authorization changes that may impact budgetary considerations.
If you are a seasoned financial professional with a passion for contributing to the strategic financial health of an organization and are adept at navigating the complexities of budget formulation, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component.
- Support budget program execution, ensuring alignment with available resources and programmatic goals.
- Generate budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals.
- Aid in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.
- Contribute to the development of budget analysis, financial data calls, and portfolio reviews.
- Aid the customer in developing and evaluating fiscal program builds for both internal components and organization-wide Programs.
- Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Budget Justification Book (CBJB).
- Generate talking points, briefings, products, reports, and directed action responses pertaining to the NIP, delivering these to large interagency forums and working groups.
- Assess the budget across cross-functional areas and disciplines.
- Participate in the full cycle of planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with partners through large interagency forums and working groups.
- Collect and analyze various financial reports and data calls through strategic portfolio reviews.
- Track legislation and its impact on the NIP budget.
- Develop standard operating procedures and deliver training to customers.
- Develop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics; demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience.
- A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the IC.
- Proven expertise of government budget formulation activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).
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