Budget Analyst IV

Core4ce seeks an elite Budget Analyst IV to provide senior-level financial management support to the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence & Security (OUSW(I&S)). This key personnel position serves as the principal budget and financial management specialist supporting one of DoD's most unique missions-investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena across all operational domains. As the senior financial advisor directly supporting the AARO Director, you will lead Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities for research, development, test, and evaluation programs that operate at the frontier of scientific understanding and national security.

Responsibilities:

• Lead budget planning, PPBE participation, and provide recommendations for senior leadership
• Prepare daily budget documents, cost analyses, financial reports, and director-level presentations
• Monitor spending, track funds, and manage real-time financial status for leadership
• Develop and submit UFR packages, weekly funding packages, and annual appropriations reports
• Support Congressional budget processes and prepare justification materials
• Provide guidance on O&M and RDT&E appropriations and assist with Congressional inquiries
• Coordinate with DoD budget offices and stakeholders on appropriations and oversight
• Develop procurement documentation (SOW, PWS, sole-source justifications, market research)
• Review cost estimates and acquisition documents for accuracy and compliance
• Build and maintain relationships with Joint Staff, DoD Components, Military Departments, and COCOMs
• Serve as primary budget liaison between AARO and external financial management organizations
• Support executive-level briefings and translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 15+ years budget/financial analysis experience (defense/federal preferred)
• 8+ years DoD budget and financial management experience
• Strong knowledge of DoD PPBE, O&M, and RDT&E appropriations
• Experience managing program budgets over $10M
• Skilled in budget formulation, execution, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience preparing and defending budget justifications
• Familiarity with acquisition and procurement processes
• Proficient with DoD financial systems and regulations
• Ability to work in classified environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive briefing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Travel may be required (CONUS/OCONUS/NCR)

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.