(261) Resource, Programming and Integration Support SME (Budget SME) Washington, DC

Tbwa Chiat/Day

Full-time

About the position

The Resource, Programming and Integration Support SME (Budget SME) at Arlo Solutions is responsible for managing programmatic and resourcing procedures to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSD(I&S)) Law Enforcement (LE) portfolio. This role involves effective budget planning, analysis, and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain programmatic and resourcing procedures to support the OUSD(I&S) LE portfolio.
• Identify and engage stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and provide staffing, drafting, and editing of documents and presentations for OUSD(I&S)-led or LE-themed meetings.
• Analyze requirements, prioritize resources, and execute funds.
• Coordinate with OUSD(I&S) directorates, OSD offices, Defense agencies and Services to integrate estimates, complete assessments, and execute funds.
• Interpret budget-related policies, regulations, and guidelines to support budget request development and execution, ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures.
• Maintain the status of commitments and obligations of funds in coordination with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) and Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS).
• Reconcile internal financial records with external reports and prepare weekly briefing charts.
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies in coordination with WHS and DFAS.
• Actively pursue closure of Unliquidated Obligations in line with the Comptroller's Dormant Account Review process.
• Support budget execution reviews, including preparing and presenting slide decks and briefing materials.
• Assist in preparing regular financial reports and documentation to ensure accurate tracking and communication of budgetary activities.
• Conduct research and analysis, provide recommendations to leadership, and prepare staff packages related to LE efforts throughout the PPBE cycle.
• Perform technical studies and analyses, document reviews, and budgetary reviews related to systems, procedures, and requirements within the LE portfolio.
• Support OUSD(I&S) interaction with Congress, including assisting in the drafting of testimony and responses to Congressionally Directed Actions (CDAs).
• Provide routine updates and briefs to senior leadership regarding the status and results of all meetings.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience with Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Five (5) years of experience working with Requirements Process (JCIDS), DoD PPBE System and Acquisition Process.
• Familiarity with DoD budgetary processes, policies, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including DFAS, WHS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in DoD Law Enforcement (Special Agent, Military Police).
• Experience in analysis of operational needs and gaps.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of various planning documents.
• Experience working with OUSD(I&S) or similar defense organizations.
• Knowledge of defense financial management regulations (DoDFMR) and practices.