Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst SME
Noblis - Mclean, VA
posted 6 days ago
About the position
Noblis is seeking experienced Budget Formulation & Execution Analysts for our client's operational requirements on a mission-focused program located in McLean, VA. Successful candidates in this position will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across the Intelligence Community (IC) and directly contribute to the development and implementation of Agency budgets. The Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst will actively contribute to the formulation, support, and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget. The role demands a keen ability to analyze and synthesize complex financial data, enabling informed decision-making and resource allocation in alignment with IC and 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 government stakeholders to understand their financial needs, providing insights, and ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies. The Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution 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 for the IC.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component's financial activities and budget.
- Assist in crafting comprehensive spend plans and closely monitor financial execution activities.
- Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions.
- Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy.
- Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization.
- Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the customer's offices, component, and NIP programs.
- Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
- Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating customer participation in necessary processes.
- Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements.
- Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements, facilitating seamless financial transactions.
- Resolve outstanding financial obligations and undelivered orders proficiently.
- Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements and addressing process-related inquiries.
- Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews.
- Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
- Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups.
- Collaborate closely with USG and IC partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.
- Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.
- Track congressional legislation and its impacts on the NIP budget.
- Develop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph clearance.
- Bachelor's degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6 to 10 years of prior relevant experience OR additional experience in lieu of a degree.
- Degree must be in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- A minimum of 7 to 10 years working in government budgeting, with 3 to 5 years working within the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution process (IPPBE).
Nice-to-haves
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
