Budget Analyst IV

Budget Financial Analyst IV

***This position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance ***

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

The Finance / Contracting Subject Matter Expert provides comprehensive financial management support, with a focus on the execution and oversight of appropriated and reimbursable funds within Army programs. This role supports financial operations by analyzing commitments, obligations, and disbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple financial systems. The analyst leverages the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and related tools to support budgeting, reconciliation, reporting, and audit readiness efforts, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and maintain data integrity.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Budget Financial Analyst IV: $200,000.00-$220,000.00

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Budget Financial Analyst IV Responsibilities Include:

• Support financial execution of appropriated funds, including RDT&E, OMA, Procurement, Congressional Adds, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Process and manage reimbursable funding actions, including reimbursable and direct fund cite orders
• Review and analyze commitments, obligations, and disbursements for accuracy using GFEBS ERP and BI tools
• Perform financial reconciliation and validation of data across multiple systems
• Research and resolve open and aged financial balances, including Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Unmatched Transactions (UMTs)
• Coordinate with DFAS, DCMA, Contracting Officers, and Budget Analysts to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper posting to Lines of Accounting (LOA)
• Utilize financial and contracting systems (e.g., SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, SDW) to research and reconcile contracting actions
• Export, organize, and analyze large datasets to support financial reporting and decision-making
• Provide contract modification support to Other Government Agencies (OGA) following funding awards
• Support Dormant Account Review – Quarterly (DAR-Q) / Joint Reconciliation Program (JRP) activities
• Conduct financial research, analysis, and documentation in support of special projects and ad hoc requests
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Budget Financial Analyst IV Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in federal financial management or budget analysis
• Strong experience with financial execution of appropriated funds (RDT&E, OMA, Procurement, FMS, etc.)
• Experience processing and managing reimbursable funds and fund cite orders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile large volumes of financial data
• Experience reviewing commitments, obligations, and disbursements for accuracy
• Advanced experience with GFEBS (ERP and BI) for financial execution, reporting, and analysis
• Experience researching and correcting ULOs and UMTs
• Experience working with DFAS and resolving cross-agency financial discrepancies
• Familiarity with federal financial and contracting systems (SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, SDW)
• Knowledge of DAR-Q / JRP processes and audit readiness activities
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to communicate financial data to stakeholders
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

• Financial Management Analyst
• Budget Analyst
• GFEBS Financial Analyst
• Program Financial Analyst
• Government Financial Analyst

• GFEBS
• Financial Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Appropriated Funds
• Budget Execution

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 42647
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 08:14 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Huntsville, AL, United States (On-site)
• Regular or Temporary Regular