Agency Budget Analyst -III

General Summary

Provide business planning and risk support to designated management groups for a broad range of financial and business issues with a moderate level of independence. Respond to budgetary and financial challenges while being proactive to addressing business needs. Partners with Project Controls, Finance, and Project Management to review, challenge, and validate project financial performance, while maintaining independence from day-to-day project execution.

Provide business planning and risk support to designated management groups for a broad range of financial and business issues with a moderate level of independence. Respond to budgetary and financial challenges while being proactive to addressing business needs. Partners with Project Controls, Finance, and Project Management to review, challenge, and validate project financial performance, while maintaining independence from day-to-day project execution.

An ideal candidate for this position would possess strong technical accounting expertise, with a deep understanding of complex cost accounting methodologies and the ability to apply these principles to real-world business scenarios. They would have a strong background with financial analysis and control of activities in support of corporate programs such as staffing, benefits, allocations, budget change management, forecasting and cost trends.

They should also have substantial experience working with advanced Excel functionality, including the ability to manage large datasets, create complex financial models, and analyze variances effectively. Proficiency in Work Day Financials and Adaptive Planning software is also desired. Experience with project management also a plus. In addition to technical proficiency, the ideal candidate would demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling them to clearly present complex financial information to diverse audiences, from department managers to senior leadership.

They should be detail-oriented, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate, thorough, and aligns with industry standards, GAAP, and contractual requirements. They should be able to independently develop, coordinate, and execute business and financial controls, particularly in budget development and monitoring, while proactively identifying and addressing risks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as the candidate will need to analyze cost performance, recommend corrective actions, and ensure sound business and financial practices are followed.

Their ability to collaborate effectively across the organization will be crucial for success in this role.

Responsible for development, coordination, tracking and execution, to include:

• Support Corporate budget development and budget change management, staffing control and reporting, and senior management financial reporting.
• Perform independent review and challenge of project Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), with a focus on fiscal year-end projections.
• Evaluate reasonableness of cost forecasts, assumptions, and trends and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and transparency
• Develop and monitor organizational cost performance vs. budget by analyzing variances and cost trends, and developing recommendations for corrective actions. Provide monthly financial summaries to supported managers and projects.
• Ensure key risks related to these activities have been identified and compensating internal controls are in place and institutionalized.
• Create reports for internal teams and/or external clients
• Use graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data
• Understanding of Change Management process
• Intrapersonal/Interpersonal proactive collaboration within department and external customers

Perform special assignments using knowledge gained through experience and education. Conduct benchmarking studies for business-related issues.

Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.

Bachelor’s degree from an…