DHS Budget and Financial Analyst

QinetiQ - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The DHS Budget and Financial Analyst position at QinetiQ U.S. involves supporting a fast-paced client environment by analyzing and managing financial data related to critical mission operations. The role requires collaboration with a dedicated team to achieve organizational goals, focusing on project management, financial management, and process tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination, preparation, planning, and justification of the annual budget cycle in the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution process (PPBE).
• Develop and monitor program portfolios and provide data analysis in a programmatic overview.
• Assist with appropriation funds control, development, tracking, maintaining, and analysis across the Future Years Homeland Security Program (FYHSP).
• Ensure financial requirements are aligned with mission and program objectives and are justified within the annual budget submission.
• Provide support for agency budget submissions, including Congressional Justification.
• Assist in the development of Resource Allocation Plans (RAP) and coordinate with organization officials and representatives.
• Develop and review policy direction, guidance, and standard operating procedures, including fiscal guidance.
• Assist with external and internal deliverables, including OMB, DHS, and Congressional requests and tasks.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and review the organization's budget and budget proposals for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify, plan, recommend, and implement solutions that improve efficiencies for internal processes.
• Manage and report project progress on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to the client.

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate in a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate mastery of financial database systems and tools.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• A strong focus on solving problems and executing sound judgement.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or accounting.
• Three to five years of experience delivering federal financial management solutions.
• Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance from the U.S. government.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience setting and managing positive client relationships and expectations.
• Demonstrate previous experience effectively communicating with diverse team, client, and organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, and organize tasks and deliverables as needs evolve.
• Financial Management certification(s) or demonstrated understanding of financial management best practices.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Commitment to health and well-being of employees and their families
• Opportunities to work with a purpose