Finance / Budget Analyst

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Finance/Budget Analyst to support financial operations within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of federal financial processes, and the ability to operate within secure, fast-paced environments. This role directly supports budget formulation, execution, reporting, and program analysis for high-priority national security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Formulation & Planning

• Assist in the development, preparation, and submission of multi-year budgets, spend plans, and program financial projections.
• Analyze resource requirements and prepare justification materials for program offices.
• Support Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB), or related IC planning cycles (as applicable).

Budget Execution

• Track obligations, expenditures, commitments, and burn rates across multiple funding lines and contracts.
• Monitor and reconcile financial transactions in government financial systems.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify funding issues, risks, and emerging resourcing needs.
• Support the reprogramming, realignment, and redistribution of funds to meet mission objectives.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare financial status reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, models, and tracking tools for budget and program performance.
• Support internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance assessments.

Program & Contract Support

• Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, and acquisition teams on resource planning and contract execution.
• Review funding documents (e.g., MIPRs, PBAs, spend plans) for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide financial input for acquisition packages, statements of work, and contract modifications.

Coordination & Administrative Support

• Participate in budget working groups, reviews, briefings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain financial records, documentation, and audit trails consistent with IC and federal standards.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial processes, tools, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph if required.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in federal budgeting, financial management, or program analysis.
• Strong understanding of federal or DoD/IC budget cycles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience using government financial systems (or ability to quickly learn them).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community, DoD, or federal agencies in a financial or analytical role.
• Familiarity with IC financial systems, budget structures, or PPBE processes.
• Experience supporting contract management, acquisition planning, or program control.

Professional certifications such as CDFM, CGFM, or PMP.

Benefits

Work Environment

• Position is on-site in a SCIF; remote work is generally not permitted.
• May require occasional extended hours during budget cycles.
• Role requires adherence to strict IC security, compliance, and information-handling procedures.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to shape resource decisions that directly impact national security missions. You will collaborate with talented financial professionals, analysts, and government leaders, and gain exposure to some of the most complex and meaningful budget work in the federal landscape.