Financial and Budgeting Analyst- Arlington, VA​/TS w​/SCI eligibility

Job Qualifications

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Finance Analysis, Financial Budgeting, Government Finance

Financial and Budgeting Analyst supporting a national security program for a prestigious client at the highest levels of the government in the heart of the nation’s capital. The role ensures responsible stewardship of the organization’s monetary resources to support mission success. Responsibilities include providing strategic financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, identifying and evaluating budget processes and procedures, and recommending change management techniques to mitigate risk exposure.

• Preparing and maintaining current execution spend plans for assigned activity accounts, collecting, monitoring, and analyzing commitment, obligation, and expenditure information from an existing financial system application in support of quarterly program review.
• Providing monthly execution status briefings and reports.
• Identifying and making recommendations to prevent and correct financial and accounting errors.
• Providing methods, processes, and tools to pursue cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies.
• Assisting in the preparation, consolidation, and review of responses to budgetary data calls—initial, revisions, and final—within scheduled deadlines.
• Drafting spreadsheets, reports, and conducting analysis to ensure short- and long-range budget requirements are priced appropriately.
• Reviewing routed acquisition documentation to ensure consistency with budget submission.
• Assisting in the identification and recommendation of corrective actions related to the execution of allotted appropriations for current and prior year transactions.
• Assisting in the implementation of recommendations from an external audit organization and internal controls improvement efforts.

• Required Experience:
  
  BA/BS (or equivalent) and 10+ years finance/budget experience, including 3+ years in Financial Management/Budgeting in a Federal government environment.
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Excel; thorough knowledge of Federal finance and budget policies and requirements such as OMB and DoW cost estimating circular OMB A-11.
• Security Clearance:
  Current Top Secret clearance; eligibility for Top Secret/SCI.
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes.
• Required
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Demonstrated ability in cost estimating, budget planning, reporting and execution; knowledge of allocation, execution, and administration of approved budgets.

• 3+ years’ experience in preparing financial reports, recording and analyzing financial transactions, tracking expenditures and managing a spend plan.

Type of Requisition:
Regular.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40.

Travel Required:

Less than 10%.

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite.

Work Location:

USA, VA Arlington.

Likely salary range: $124,093 - $149,500. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and contractual requirements and may fall outside this range.

• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career development.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting‑edge technology opportunities.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.