Budget Analyst
XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time Budget Analyst to our team, in Chantilly, VA. This position is 100% onsite in support of the NRO's Directorate, Budget and Financial Management team.
Responsibilities :
- Work side-by-side with the client to execute funding actions
- Assist in the commitment and obligations of funds, oversee the execution of funds on various contract types, and organize cost estimates to outline budgetary needs
- Develop, update, and maintain funding lines that outline costs for existing requirements / contracts, plan for future financial requirements, and ensure accounting lines are updated consistently with OMB / IC directives all within the agency's financial management system
- Prioritize new funding requests for government approval and ensure funding needs are consistent with the program's priorities and total budget request
- Lead the program's analysis team that advises budget execution and provides analysis that provides insights into contract spending, identify funding risks (overrun / underrun of baseline costs), develop spend plans (the outlining of obligations and expenditures), and advises on the best use of program funds
- Support daily interaction with customers and supporting contractors is required, necessitating business consultation, meeting coordination, and preparation / support for contract briefings
- Develop plans and execute tasks to generate estimates, reports, and briefings for government review and acceptance
- Review contractor-provided deliverables, as required, for both accuracy and quality
Qualifications :
Requires 5+ years of Budget Formulation / Financial Management experienceFuture Years Defense Program (FYDP), Intel Program Budget Submission (IPBS), and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) experienceStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsDesired / Preferred Qualifications :
Excellent negotiation, oral, and written communication skillsExperience in contract risk management and negotiationStrong written correspondence skillsAbility to synthesize complex financial contractual requirementsAbility to communicate to internal / external collaborators with different backgrounds and disciplinesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong organizational skill and ability to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple prioritiesDeliver on commitments be reliable, highly organized and structured, risk sensitive, agile and creativeEducation : Bachelor or Master degrees in any business focus (preferred)
Security Clearance Requirements : Active TS / SCI clearance with CI Poly Reinvestigation date within 7 years if not an active NRO employee
Group ID : 90784859