Budget Analysis Support

Budget Analysis Support


Washington, DC

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team


At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.


Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.


We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology

• Like solving problems and figuring things out

• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team


• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Responsibilities:


Provide analysis in support of OUSD(A&S) budget administration and financial management of assigned Programs, Projects, and Program Elements (PEs), including studies.

• Support all phases of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Government (PPBE) activities for assigned programs, projects, and PEs


• Provide support using Government information technology (IT) systems for all phases of PPBE and provide analytical support using the information and data contained in the government IT systems for OUSD(A&S) staff and leadership

Support the annual Department Program Review process, analyzing Service and Defense Agencies Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Budget Review (PBR) and President's Budget (PB) submissions for assigned programs, projects, and PEs.

• Review and analyze Defense appropriation and authorization documents to support quick reaction responses to programmatic and fiscal changes


• Assist in the preparation, review, consolidation and coordination of issue papers based on Defense guidance for OUSD(A&S) staff and leadership


• Provide inputs for A&S position on reports and studies which highlight budget irregularities or potential program issues


• Support POM issue team meetings, issue development, drafting of documents, recommendations, position papers, white papers and comments related to the PBR process


• Assist in the development of budget submissions to include Operations and Maintenance Documents [O-Docs], Research Development, Test and Evaluation Documents [R-Docs], and Procurement Documents [P-Docs]


• Generate, coordinate and consolidate comments and findings for OUSD(A&S) staff and leadership

Support budget development and execution for assigned PEs.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the timing, sequence of all actions and analysis required to integrate programs, projects, and PEs within the assigned portfolios during all phases of the budget process


• Prepare funding document approval requests utilizing automated Government Financial Management Systems


• Assemble all contract, program and cost estimate information and enter requisite information into the automated government systems to enable fund document approval


• Communicate with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) financial personnel to resolve any questions and issues necessary to achieve certification and approval of fund documents


• Prepare detailed and summary monthly reports of all fund documents developed and approved by WHS by PE


• Assist in the coordination and tracking of studies

Track and report the funds execution of assigned programs, projects, and PEs, including sub-allocations, commitments, obligations, and expenditures.

• Track and report progress towards meeting OUSD(Comptroller) funds execution benchmarks.


• Input and maintain entries to Governmental financial systems


• Assist in tabulation, graphical plotting and other visual presentations of data and analytic results


• Maintain proficiency and understanding of current fiscal and appropriations conventions and law


• Continually communicate with appropriate government personnel to identify program issues impacting budget execution


• Prepare for and support formal program financial reviews per fiscal year


• Support the annual collection and reporting of RDT&E funds execution data for the annual National Science Foundation survey

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university


• Active Security clearance


• 5+ years of federal or defense financial management and budget experience


• DoD/OSD or Military Department PPBE experience


• Experience with DAI (OBIEE, Hyperion), WAWF, G-Invoicing, and DAR-Q


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent English oral and written communication skills


• DAU certification appropriate to functional area

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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