Senior Budget Analyst

About Us: Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S. government agencies and organizations. About this Position: TJFACT is seeking a highly qualified Senior Budget Analyst to support the Department of State – INL/SOA/AC office, in Washington, DC. This position is equivalent to a Budget Analyst Level 4. The purpose of this Third-Party Contract (TPC) is to advise SAO leadership and INL program teams on the range of resources that are available for each country or thematic program in their portfolio. This position will work with SAO leadership to take a bureau-wide view for developing out year budget requests and allocations of appropriated INCLE, justifying them to Department leadership and OMB, and ultimately allocating and completing all pre-obligation reporting requirements for appropriated funds managed by INL. Critical to this work is drafting and shepherding through clearance the funds approval packages that secure INL senior leadership, the Department, and OMB approval for INCLE funds. This position maintains strong relationships with other divisions in SAO, INL program teams, F/FAO, and contacts in regional or functional bureaus within the Department. They also prepare responses to F, FAO, Regional Bureaus, OMB, and Congress that cover how INL has allocated and programmed funding in their assigned portfolio. This position may represent SAO in high level meetings with Department or external partners. Please note this role is a TPC request and employment is contingent upon a contract award. Major Duties And Responsibilities Serves as senior expert for budget planning and advises division leadership for a foreign assistance account that is appropriated approximately $1.4 billion annually; independently develops budget justifications, programming memos, and reprogramming actions; and leads implementation of internal financial controls. Identifies and resolves complex funding problems; makes authoritative recommendations on resource allocation, budget execution strategies, and financial management improvements that are typically accepted without significant change by senior leadership. Leads coordination with mid-level and senior program office colleagues on funding requests; serves as bureau lead and subject matter expert working with other budget and foreign affairs personnel throughout the Department, other agencies, OMB, and Congress. Provides advice and guidance to division leadership and stakeholders on budget and financial management matters; analyzes and interprets OMB directives and Federal guidelines; drafts budgetary policies, procedures, and instructions for bureau-wide application. Tracks, analyzes, presents, and reports on multi-year appropriations and pipelines to the Department, OMB, Congress, and oversight entities; prepares periodic and ad hoc budget implementation reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Leads financial briefings to senior office and bureau management; prepares materials for Congressional and OMB hearings, and responses to Congressional questions; participates in resource-focused meetings with bureau leadership, OMB, and Congressional staff. Conducts comprehensive reviews, audits, and monitoring of funds control activities; ensures compliance with appropriations law and regulations; develops and implements financial standard operating procedures and oversight guidelines. Implements and oversees monitoring and control systems to ensure funds are obligated and as approved; ensures effective internal controls are in place to prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to more junior budget analysts; represents the bureau at interagency and intra-agency meetings. Reviews proprietary, sensitive information related to duties. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizen. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and two to ten years’ experience at the equivalent GS-12 or higher level; or an Associate's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience at the equivalent GS-12 or higher level. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience working with the Department of State. A Master’s degree from an accredited institution, and two to ten years of experience at the equivalent GS-13 or higher level; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of eleven years of experience at the equivalent GS-13 or higher level. At least two years of experience in providing budget analysis and/or financial management in a foreign assistance setting. Demonstrated experience of obligating mechanisms and foreign assistance awards. Demonstrated experience with international organizations or multilateral settings. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or criminal justice, or other foreign assistance programs. Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401‑K plus match Paid Vacation Days Paid Holidays Short Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Term Life Equal Opportunity / Affimttive Action TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law. #J-18808-Ljbffr TJFACT LLC - Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques