Budget Analyst

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Budget Analyst

Full-time Telework

US Citizenship

We are looking to hire a Budget Analyst in support of the DOE CBOSS SCIENCE program. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing IT budgets and thrives in supporting IT planning, execution, and high-volume procurement activities.

Job Description: The Budget Analyst will provide financial and procurement support to the Office of Information Management (OIM) in the formulation, execution, and oversight of the IT budget. This role ensures that IT hardware and software resources are planned, acquired, and managed in compliance with Federal regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) requirements, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies. The analyst will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring cybersecurity and supply chain risk management processes are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Formulation & Planning
• Assist in developing the annual IT Hardware and Software Operating Plan, including recurring and one-time costs.
• Provide cost analyses and financial projections to support IT planning and decision-making.
• Budget Execution & Recordkeeping
• Maintain accurate records of IT expenditures and reconcile expenses against approved budgets.
• Track obligations, expenditures, and variances to ensure compliance with approved financial plans.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance
• Ensure IT acquisitions and management activities align with Federal regulations, DOE directives, and OMB guidance.
• Support internal reviews and audits by preparing documentation and financial reports.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Facilitate the review and approval process for newly requested software and hardware to ensure compliance with mandated cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements prior to procurement and installation.
• Procurement Support
• Gather vendor quotes, conduct cost evaluations, and liaise with vendors to support IT procurement activities.
• Prepare purchase orders, submit invoice requests into the DOE DAYS system, and track procurement actions.
• Support OIM in managing a high procurement volume (300-400 procurements annually).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in Federal budget formulation and execution, preferably within IT or technology programs.
• Knowledge of DOE financial systems, OMB policies, and Federal acquisition regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and supply chain risk management processes is preferred.

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement actions simultaneously.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with program managers, vendors, and compliance offices.

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Job Description: The Budget Analyst will provide financial and procurement support to the Office of Information Management (OIM) in the formulation, execution, and oversight of the IT budget. This role ensures that IT hardware and software resources are planned, acquired, and managed in compliance with Federal regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) requirements, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies. The analyst will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring cybersecurity and supply chain risk management processes are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Formulation & Planning
• Assist in developing the annual IT Hardware and Software Operating Plan, including recurring and one-time costs.
• Provide cost analyses and financial projections to support IT planning and decision-making.
• Budget Execution & Recordkeeping
• Maintain accurate records of IT expenditures and reconcile expenses against approved budgets.
• Track obligations, expenditures, and variances to ensure compliance with approved financial plans.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance
• Ensure IT acquisitions and management activities align with Federal regulations, DOE directives, and OMB guidance.
• Support internal reviews and audits by preparing documentation and financial reports.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Facilitate the review and approval process for newly requested software and hardware to ensure compliance with mandated cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements prior to procurement and installation.
• Procurement Support
• Gather vendor quotes, conduct cost evaluations, and liaise with vendors to support IT procurement activities.
• Prepare purchase orders, submit invoice requests into the DOE DAYS system, and track procurement actions.
• Support OIM in managing a high procurement volume (300-400 procurements annually).