Supervisory Budget Analyst NEW

United States Department of Defense - Redstone Arsenal, AL

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Redstone Arsenal, AL

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Supervisory Budget Analyst position within the Department of Defense (DoD) is a critical role that involves analyzing and interpreting budgetary guidance from various agencies, including the DoD and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The analyst will be responsible for reviewing, compiling, summarizing, and preparing budgetary data as outlined in the Program Budget Decision (PBD) and other budget guidance documents. This role requires a deep understanding of financial management principles and the ability to support briefings and conferences aimed at justifying and defending budget estimates, program requirements, and appropriation requests. In addition to budget analysis, the Supervisory Budget Analyst will assess the budgetary impact of new or revised legislation, policies, and procedures. The position also involves developing budget and program processes, procedures, and guidance to effectively execute financial management plans and programs. A key responsibility is to identify the need for reprogramming between budget accounts and/or organizations, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively. The analyst will plan and prioritize work for subordinates, establishing schedules for work completion while exercising significant responsibilities in dealing with officials from other units or organizations. This role also includes conducting special studies, analyzing data trends, developing projections of program funding requirements, and recommending financial strategies and actions to meet program needs. Furthermore, the analyst will utilize data analytics and visualization tools to analyze and evaluate financial management data, enhancing the decision-making process within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret agency, DoD, and OMB budget and program guidance.
• Review, compile, summarize, and prepare budgetary data contained in PBD/budget guidance.
• Support briefings and conferences to justify and defend budget estimates, program and resource requirements, and appropriation requests.
• Analyze the budgetary impact of new or revised legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Develop budget/program processes, procedures, and guidance for executing financial management plans and programs.
• Identify the need for reprogramming between budget accounts and/or organizations.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities, and establish schedules for work completion.
• Exercise significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank.
• Conduct special studies, analyze data trends, develop projections of program funding requirements, and recommend financial strategies and actions for meeting program requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate financial management data using data analytics and visualization tools.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Financial Management Level III certification required within 24 months of entrance on duty.
• One year of specialized experience in controlling and administering the use of appropriated funds, including annual funding programs, allotments, and providing fiscal advice to staff echelons and organizations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of federal budget processes and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.