Budget Analyst 3 - 21906

About the position

HII, Mission Technologies is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide contract support to the Department of Navy (DON), Chief Information Office (CIO). The Budget Analyst will generate DOD funding documents, attend budget/programmatic/execution meetings, and interact with the customer and other stakeholders on a regular basis. The ideal applicant will be comfortable collaborating with all levels of personnel regarding updates on various financial tasks. Position will require onsite work in Arlington, VA. A SECRET clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate procurement requests for compliance with federal regulations; develop cost estimates and financial implications for proposed acquisitions; Monitor and track procurement activities and spending patterns.
• Conduct detailed financial audits of program expenditures; Prepare comprehensive audit reports and recommendations; Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations and policies.
• Support contract administration from pre-award through close-out; Monitor contract performance and financial execution; Assist in developing contract modifications and amendments.
• Track program budgets and provide regular status updates; Identify and analyze variances between planned and actual expenditures; Support development of program financial strategies.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for proposed initiatives; Develop financial models and forecasts; Prepare detailed business cases for new projects.
• Manage budget execution activities across multiple programs; Develop and maintain budget forecasts and spending plans; Monitor obligation and expenditure rates.
• Review and analyze procurement packages; Support development of cost estimates; Assist in evaluation of contractor proposals.

Requirements

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field.
• Recent DoD and/or government financial management experience.
• Experienced with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A SECRET clearance is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor degree in financial management.
• Experience supporting the Department of Navy financial programs.
• Knowledge of Computerized Optimized Batch Reconciliation System (COBRA), Defense Casualty Analysis System(DCAS Defense), and Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE).