Senior Budget Analyst

About the position

The pivotal role of the Senior Budget Analyst is indispensable in driving the success of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process. Tasked with the intricate responsibility of developing, executing, and meticulously monitoring budgets, the candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal allocation of financial resources. This involves a multifaceted approach, including conducting detailed analysis of financial data to identify trends, monitor spend plans, and provide insights, thereby contributing significantly to strategic decision-making.

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 implementation 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.
• 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.
• Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component.
• Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of the budget, ensuring balance across various functions and disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics, demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.
• Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).