Job Title: Budget Formulation and Execution Analyst
Location: Bethesda, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time (1 FTE)
Overview:
Our client is seeking a skilled Budget Formulation and Execution Analyst to support the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The Budget analyst will assist in bolstering the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE). The candidate will be tasked with developing, formulating, executing, and monitoring budgets. The candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal allocation of financial resources. This involves a multifaceted approach, including conducting detailed analysis of financial data to identify trends, monitor spending plans, and provide insights.
The candidate will also actively contribute to the formulation, support, and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget. This responsibility extends beyond traditional budgetary tasks, encompassing a strategic mindset to align financial resources with the overarching goals and objectives of the NIP. The role demands a keen ability to analyze and synthesize complex financial data, enabling informed decision-making and resource allocation in alignment with IC and organizational priorities.
Success in this position hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the Intelligence Community’s (IC) financial execution process, coupled with an adept handling of intricate details related to financial management, expenditure forecasting, and fiscal oversight
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget
- Assess the IC budget across cross-functional areas and disciplines
- Track congressional legislation and its impacts on the NIP budget
- Develop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget
- Assist in crafting comprehensive spend plans and closely monitor financial execution activities.
- Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions
- Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy
- Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments
- Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization
- Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the customer’s offices, component, and NIP programs
- Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance
- Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating customer participation in necessary processes
- Support the development and production of the CBJB National Intelligence Program missions of interest, special topics, and related sections
- Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements
- Resolve outstanding financial obligations and undelivered orders proficiently
- Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews
- Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs
- Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component
- Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of the budget, ensuring balance across various functions and disciplines
- Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups
- Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component
- Generate budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals
- Aid in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance
Required Experience and Skills
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 12-15 years of relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of relevant experience.
A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.
Proven expertise of government budget formulation activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).
Clearance:
This position requires TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Salary:
Offering a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off (PTO), including holidays and vacation.
Professional development opportunities.
Additional benefits to support work-life balance.
How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute your skills to impactful ODNI programs, please email [email protected]