Budget Analyst

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Budget Analyst at Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama. This position supports the Strategic Integrated Kinetic Effects (STRIKE) Project Office (PO), which is tasked with fielding the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Army weapon systems. The role is contingent upon contract award and involves a variety of responsibilities related to budgeting and financial management within the Department of Defense (DoD) framework. As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for examining budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures and regulations. You will analyze budgeting and accounting reports, providing business expertise to the STRIKE team in support of the Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) and the Integrated Program Management Report (IMPR). This includes measuring contractors' cost and schedule performance on DoD acquisition contracts, working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure to analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Earned Value Management data. Your duties will also encompass developing and maintaining Program Integrated Master Schedules for all products and functions, providing cost and schedule analysis in support of Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), and offering technical expertise in Cost Analysis, Milestone Documentation, Contractor Reporting, and Program Reporting functions. You will be involved in data collection, organization, analysis, and modeling to support the Lead Cost Analyst for each program, as well as coordinating the preparation of Milestone Documentation such as the Cost Analysis Requirements Document (CARD). Additionally, you will monitor the status of Contractor Cost and Software Data Reports (CSDR) submissions, prepare budget justification materials, and support the Planning Programming Budget and Execution (PPBE) requirements of the Project Office. This includes creating spend plans, monitoring actual execution against plans, and preparing execution reports. You will also maintain and provide programmatic and subject matter expertise to assist with the design, development, and continuous improvement of database applications used for managing and reporting general funds and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) data. Your role will require you to prepare training materials and provide training as needed, maintain documentation for Army Audit Readiness, and compile and analyze audit packages in accordance with DoD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
• Provide business expertise to STRIKE in support of the Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) and the Integrated Program Management Report (IMPR).
• Measure contractors' cost and schedule performance on DoD acquisition contracts.
• Work within an IPT structure to analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Earned Value Management data.
• Analyze program schedules to support STRIKE functional and product directory efforts.
• Develop and maintain Program Integrated Master Schedules for all products and functions.
• Provide Cost and Schedule analysis in support of Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR).
• Provide technical expertise in support of Cost Analysis, Milestone Documentation, Contractor Reporting, and Program Reporting functions.
• Coordinate the preparation of Milestone Documentation such as the Cost Analysis Requirements Document (CARD).
• Develop Contractors Cost and Software Data Reports (CSDR) plans and related documents.
• Monitor status of CSDR submissions and follow up on delinquent reports.
• Prepare budget justification materials (P- and R-forms) and other required budgetary reports.
• Support the Planning Programming Budget and Execution (PPBE) requirements of the PO.
• Create spend plans and monitor actual execution to plan.
• Prepare execution reports and recommend changes to plan.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support in all areas of funds planning, execution, and maintenance.
• Maintain key supporting documentation for Army Audit Readiness.
• Compile and analyze audit packages and follow up on Corrective Action Plans (CAP).
• Prepare the Army's tri-annual Joint Reconciliation Program (JRP).
• Maintain, review, and coordinate for approval Customer Support Agreements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Secret clearance required.
• BA/BS or MA/MS degree in a relevant field.
• 3 - 10 years of related experience in budgeting and financial management.
• Experience with DoD financial management processes and regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and International Programs.
• Knowledge of General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
• Experience in preparing training materials and conducting training sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment focused on mission success and customer satisfaction.