Financial Analyst II

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Glacier is a trusted industry partner to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Goldbelt Glacier supports programs administered through the BIA including social services, natural resources management, economic development, law enforcement and detention services, administration of tribal courts, implementation of land and water claim settlements, housing improvement, disaster relief, replacement and repair of schools, repair and maintenance of roads and bridges, and the repair of structural deficiencies on high hazard dams.

Remote work (with a preference that the candidates conduct their duties in the offices at either Albuquerque, NM, or Reston, VA) may be authorized based on security, workload, or operational need.

Summary: The Budget Execution Specialist will provide financial and budget execution support for federal facilities management programs. This position supports the distribution, obligation, expenditure, reconciliation, tracking, and reporting of appropriated funds, while ensuring compliance with federal financial management requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with program managers, budget offices, acquisition personnel, and financial management stakeholders to support executing annual operating budgets and associated funding activities.

Responsibilities

The Budget Execution Specialist provides financial administrative support for planning, tracking, analyzing and executing funding. Utilizes Industry and Government best practices and standards (i.e., FAR, DFAR, JTR, FIRMR, DoD5000, etc.). Provides contract execution support, purchase orders, and task orders through various contracting offices, and financial offices to ensure timely execution and obligation of funding actions; Populates budget and financial information into executive level presentations; Tracks fund execution, including commitments, obligations, unobligated balances, and expenditures for all programs, and provide reports; Is able to support the formulation of strategic financial plans, prepare cost estimates, Purchase Request Worksheets (PRW), Life cycle budget planning, Financial briefings, exhibits, and reconciliations in relations to the commitments, and obligations of funding, Spreadsheets and appropriate documentation to support directed financial data calls (e.g. taskers); Spend plan worksheets or documents, which provide an analysis detailing authorizations, commitments, obligations and balances, and correlates financing requirements into executable budgets.

Essential Job Functions:

• Executing and monitoring budget activities involving obligations, expenditures, allocations, and fund distributions
• Maintaining and updating operating plans, spend plans, and financial tracking reports
• Monitoring Undelivered Orders (UDO) and assisting with reconciliation and closeout activities
• Supporting financial management activities related to contracts, agreements, and interagency funding actions
• Preparing recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership
• Analyzing budget execution data and providing recommendations to management
• Tracking program funding status and identifying potential execution risks
• Coordinating with acquisition, budget, finance, and program offices regarding funding actions
• Supporting budget formulation and execution activities throughout the fiscal year
• Ensuring compliance with federal financial management policies and procedures

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted
• Five (5) or more years of federal budget execution, budget analysis, financial management, accounting, or related experience
• Experience supporting federal appropriated funds
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing financial reports and executive-level briefings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting federal budget execution, budget analysis, financial management, accounting, or related federal financial operations
• Experience working with appropriated federal funds, including obligations, expenditures, allocations, and/or fund tracking
• Experience preparing financial reports, analyses, spreadsheets, and budget status reports for management review
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required federal suitability determination or background investigation
• Must be a United States citizen
• Required to successfully pass a federal background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Native American/BIA experience preferred
• Experience with Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), or Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)
• Experience using FBMS (Financial and Business Management System)
• Experience with budget execution reporting tools and financial management systems
• Familiarity with federal acquisition and contracting processes
• Experience monitoring Undelivered Orders (UDO)
• Knowledge of federal budget formulation and execution processes
• Experience supporting facilities, construction, asset management, or infrastructure-related programs

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$83,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.