Program Analyst Budget & Financial Operations Support | Part-time

Position: Program Analyst   Budget & Financial Operations Support | Part-time
Job Title: Program Analyst – Budget & Financial Operations Support
Location:
Silver Spring, MD - Hybrid
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Hourly Range: Part Time work $45 - $52/ hour
Final date to receive applications: July 31, 2026

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Description
IBSS is seeking a Program Analyst – Budget & Financial Operations Support to support the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Office of the Assistant Administrator (OAA) under the Program Management Support Services contract. This position provides mission-critical analytical and operational support for budget execution, financial planning, internal controls, and business operations across NWS Headquarters programs.

The selected candidate will support financial analysis, budget formulation and execution tracking, internal controls documentation, and process improvement initiatives to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in federal financial operations. This role works closely with Government financial managers, program leadership, and cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making and operational effectiveness.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple federal financial systems
• Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and performance visualizations (e.g., budget vs. actuals, variance analysis, execution tracking, burn rates)
• Perform data quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data
• Identify financial trends, risks, and operational insights to support leadership decision-making

Budget Formulation & Execution Support

• Assist in the development, consolidation, and submission of annual and multi-year budget plans
• Track budget execution, including obligations, commitments, expenditures, and funding status
• Support forecasting activities, including spend plans, projections, and reprogramming requests
• Provide analytical support for resource allocation, prioritization, and financial planning decisions

Internal Controls & Compliance Support

• Support documentation and maintenance of internal control processes and procedures (e.g., OMB A-123 alignment)
• Assist in monitoring compliance with Federal, DOC, and NOAA financial policies and regulations
• Support the preparation of audit documentation, responses, and corrective action tracking
• Assist in identifying and assessing financial and operational risks

Process Improvement & Business Operations Support

• Identify opportunities to improve financial and administrative processes
• Support development, documentation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist in the implementation of improved reporting, tracking, and reconciliation processes
• Provide analytical support for financial system improvements and operational modernization efforts

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Communicate financial findings clearly to technical and non-financial stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for leadership and program reviews
• Respond to ad hoc data calls and financial analysis requests
• Participate in meetings with the government, financial and program management teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
• 4–8 years of experience in the related area
• Experience supporting financial operations, budget execution, or program analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required) and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Federal Government agencies (NOAA, DOC, Client, etc.)
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