Program Acquisition Budget Analyst

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Acquisition Budget Analyst to join a Federal Program located in El Segundo, CA .

Responsibilities of the Program Acquisition Budget Analyst include:

· Lead and manage the operational execution of both new and ongoing projects, acting as a liaison between project management, planning teams, project staff, and line leadership

· Oversee financial planning and resource allocation for current and future DoD acquisition programs, managing diverse funding streams such as Procurement, R&D, and O&M through the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) process

· Support the development and coordination of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs, Unfunded Requirements (UFR) / Unfunded Priority Lists (UPL), and Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) documentation

· Assist in the creation and oversight of contract actions, from Request for Proposal (RFP) through award and execution

· Contribute to acquisition strategy planning for a range of initiatives, from technology development efforts to full Programs of Record (PoR)

· Coordinate financial matters, tasking, and briefing materials for senior leadership decision-making and information sessions

· Develop tools and processes to monitor project progress and support issue resolution with project managers, line managers, and clients

· Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine and validate budget estimates

· Organize and participate in financial management meetings and reviews

· Respond to budget inquiries and prepare detailed financial status reports

· Execute and administer budgets by tracking current and prior year obligations and expenditures

· Perform budget formulation by preparing detailed analyses and funding estimates for multiple fiscal years

· Coordinate with stakeholders and decision-making offices involved in the PPBE process, including Space Systems Command (SSC), SAF/SQ, SAF/FMB, OSD/A&S & CAPE, USSPACECOM, USINDOPACOM, and OMB

Qualifications for the Program Acquisition Budget Analyst include:

· Bachelor's degree in business administration or management, finance, accounting, or a related field

· 15+ years of experience with the DoD PPBE process and Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Systems (PPBS)

· Extensive acquisition and program management experience, particularly in satellite acquisition for DoD (SSC) or NRO programs

· Strong understanding of POM, FYDP, Defense Guidance, UFR, UPL, ASP, and Joint Strategic Planning Systems

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

· Solid knowledge of budgetary principles, regulations, and procedures commonly used in federal financial management

· Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data from sources such as accounting reports, payroll records, and inventory systems

· Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Compensation for the Program Acquisition Budget Analyst includes:

· Salary Range: $170,000 - $185,000 depending on experience

· Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

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