Senior Budget Analyst

About the position

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.! The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team! SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Budget Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Assist MID senior leadership and business staff in budget formulation, justification, execution, and review.
• Develop and present fiscal recommendations, including resource allocations and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review fiscal artifacts and budget documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analyses and monitor resource allocations to ensure compliance with established policies.
• Manage high-volume Funds from Others (FFO) and Funds to Others (FTO) activities.
• Maintain financial positions in NRO systems, ensuring accurate budget and execution status reports.
• Conduct ad-hoc fiscal research and provide data-driven analyses.
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies for fiscal transparency and defensibility.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI poly at time of application
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, budget analysis, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and compliance requirements
• Expertise in financial systems and software with strong Excel and database management skills
• Experience with variance analysis, fiscal planning, and policy compliance in a federal or IC environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with various other NRO systems
• Experience with the NRO's TIER action system process
• Budget/Program Controls experience within one or more of the NRO's Ds & Os
• Understanding of and experience with the development of the NRO's annual budget formation process (from a D&O budget / with program controls perspective)