Federal Budget Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

2ndWave LLC seeks a Federal Budget Analyst to join our team. This person will play a critical role in planning, formulating, executing, and managing the agency's financial resources. This position requires in-depth experience with federal budgeting processes, funds control, and financial reporting to support mission-critical operations effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with federal budget management, cash flow analysis, interagency agreements, and proficiency in tools such as COGNOS.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and support federal budget planning and formulation processes, especially for agencies managing significant fixed assets and interagency agreements.

Develop, manage, and implement detailed agency spend plans to ensure efficient and compliant allocation of resources.

Create, update, and enhance budget templates to streamline budget preparation and review processes.

Execute federal budgetary activities, including rigorous funds control, expenditure analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and detailed transaction analysis.

Analyze expenditure trends and cash flow to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.

Manage and track customer funds within federal frameworks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency.

Facilitate business process development and management improvements, contributing to enhanced financial controls and operational efficiency.

Utilize COGNOS for data analysis, reporting, and supporting informed decision-making processes.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Extensive federal budget planning and formulation experience within agencies holding substantial fixed assets and managing interagency agreements.

Proven track record in developing comprehensive agency spend plans.

Demonstrated ability to develop effective budget templates tailored to organizational requirements.

Robust experience in federal budget execution, including stringent funds control, meticulous expenditure analysis, financial reconciliation, detailed reporting, and transaction-level analysis.

Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting expenditures and cash flow data.

Experience managing and tracking funds for federal customers.

Expertise in business process development and continuous management improvement.

Strong skills and experience in using COGNOS for budget and financial data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications :

Direct budget and financial management experience within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Familiarity and practical experience with the Department of Transportation’s DELPHI core financial management system, including PRISM.

Competencies :

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. W-2 employment only. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

About 2ndWave :

2ndWave LLC (2ndWave) is a management and technology consulting firm providing a focused set of financial management, program management, and technology solutions to public sector clients. Our certified professionals have extensive experience implementing large, complex public sector programs; helping our clients solve their most pressing financial and business management challenges; and implementing proven leading-edge technology solutions that enable them to operate more efficiently while minimizing risks and costs.

Compensation Range : $110K - $150K