Budget Analyst

Overview

Budget Analyst

As the Budget Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of budgeting and account keeping for multi-million-dollar exercises and operational execution. This role provides primary budgetary services for managed exercises and supports continuity by backing up other analysts as needed. The analyst will review, prepare, and execute funding requirements for current and future budget years, ensure compliance with federal and organizational regulations, and provide expert guidance on budgetary matters.

The position requires attendance at planning conferences and meetings, routine travel (up to 15% annually), and strict adherence to security clearance requirements.

Must have an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

• Review and prepare funding requirements for exercises and related operations. Compile, consolidate, interpret, and summarize budgetary data estimates in accordance with organizational deadlines. Analyze historical data to forecast annual funding needs and prepare budget estimates per prescribed procedures. Create, monitor, and adjust obligations and expenditures; ensure accuracy and compliance with annual work plans.
• Use automated budgetary systems and computer-generated products for budgeting assignments. Analyze data within accounting systems to ensure accuracy. Review and manage open document listings and input/submit funding documents in applicable financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with Office of Management and Budget directives, applicable policies, instructions, and other federal guidelines. Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on funding requirements, budget requests, and program inputs.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as necessary. Attend planning conferences, in-progress reviews, and related meetings.
• Conduct economic analysis and impact studies. Prepare authorization letters and review reimbursable orders and requests for allotments.

• Bachelor s Degree;
  Minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting and finance, or at least two years of directly related experience.
• 4+ years of experience in budgeting and accounting
• Working knowledge of budget and accounting systems, including:
  • Enterprise Accounting and Management Systems
  • Financial Management Suites
  • Dormant Account Review tools
  • Travel and invoicing systems
  • Other relevant systems
• Effective command of Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of acquisition and cross-service agreement programs.
• Compliance with all training requirements to gain systems access.

• Travel will be required to support this task (up to 25% travel).
• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.

As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients  people and organizations. It is our company s cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE s success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients  success.

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all…