Senior Budget Analyst / Site Lead
USmax Corporation is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst / Site Lead to provide leadership and budget analysis expertise for our DoD customer's training support services contract in Santa Barbara County, CA. This dual role position serves as the on-site team leader while also providing expert budget analysis services in support of the customer's mission. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with DoD financial management systems, PPBE processes, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Serve as primary on-site point of contact between USmax and government leadership
- Lead and supervise a team of 3-4 on-site contractor personnel
- Ensure all contract deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines
- Coordinate resources and personnel to meet mission requirements
- Implement quality control processes for all work products
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development guidance
- Facilitate communication between the government and contractor teams
- Identify and mitigate risks to contract performance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and security requirements
- Lead the development and implementation of the contract transition plan
- Lead preparation of funding products supporting Program, Planning, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process and Program Objective Memo (POM) cycle
- Develop, train, brief, integrate, and analyze various phases of PPBE
- Prepare weekly budget execution updates including status of operational budgets, TDY funds, contract fees, and unfunded requests
- Track and report obligations and expenditures
- Support government personnel in financial analysis and decision-making
- Prepare unfunded requirements documentation for review, prioritization, and approval
- Develop weekly funds status reports with financial metrics and trends
- Compare expenditure and obligation baselines against targets
- Compare government personnel records with accounting records
- Support Government C / O / E Reconciliation processes
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field7+ years of DoD budget analysis experienceDemonstrated experience with PPBE processes and POM cyclesProficiency with DoD financial management systems such as DEAMS, CCaR, CRIS, and FM-SuiteExperience preparing budget documentation, analyses, and briefingsStrong knowledge of federal financial regulations and policiesExcellent leadership and team management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPointExcellent written and verbal communication skillsU.S. Citizenship (required for security clearance)Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check (NAC)Preferred Experience :
Active Secret security clearancePrior experience with military financial processesExperience at DoD installations in CaliforniaProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationDoD Financial Management Certification Level II or higherMaster's degree in relevant fieldExperience leading contract transitionsPrior supervisory experience in a federal contract environmentRequired Education :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fieldPhysical Requirements :
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periodsRegularly operate a computer and other office equipmentOccasionally transport files and materials up to 15 poundsWork is performed in an office setting with normal ranges of temperature and humiditySecurity Clearance Requirements :
Successful completion of background checkU.S. CitizenWork Location / Schedule :
Onsite 5 days a week, Santa Barbara County, CATravel Requirements :
NoneAbout USmax
USmax Corporation is an award-winning SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business and leading provider of innovative professional, technical and enterprise IT services. Our client areas span international development, public safety, law enforcement and healthcare markets. Our commitment to quality and continuous process improvement is demonstrated by our CMMI-SVC ML3 appraisal, as well as ISO 9001 : 2015, ISO 20000-1 : 2018, and ISO 27001 : 2013 registrations. We offer complete program life cycle support through a full range of planning, design, implementation, management, and support services. Our services based on trust, quality, efficiency, and innovation drive the mission of our various federal and commercial customers. USmax is certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Facility and certified as a V3 Certified Employer. USmax is an avid supporter of the men and women who have served our country. This certification recognizes this achievement and furthers our commitment to veterans and their families. USmax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. Please see our website to learn more about our equal employment policies or to request an accommodation to enable you to apply for employment with us.