Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Budget Analyst to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.

The Budget Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) process by formulating, monitoring, and executing budgets to ensure optimal resource allocation and financial alignment with organizational goals. This position requires expertise in budget formulation and execution for the National Intelligence Program (NIP) and involves close collaboration with stakeholders to meet strategic financial objectives while navigating the complexities of Congressional appropriations and IC-wide budgetary policies.

Primary duties include:

• Providing expert guidance and producing reports related to budget and financial activities for the component.
• Supporting budget program execution, ensuring alignment with available resources and programmatic goals.
• Generating budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles.
• Assisting in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with strategic goals.
• Aiding in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase.
• Contributing to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommending process enhancements.
• Supporting the development of budget analysis, financial data calls, and portfolio reviews.
• Aiding in developing and evaluating fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide programs.
• Drafting narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB).
• Supporting the development and production of the CBJB for NIP missions, special topics, and related sections.
• Generating talking points, briefings, and congressional responses related to the NIP for interagency forums and working groups.
• Assessing IC budgets across cross-functional areas and disciplines.
• Participating in the full intelligence planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation cycle.
• Collaborating with USG and IC partners in interagency forums and working groups.
• Analyzing financial reports and data calls through strategic portfolio reviews.
• Tracking congressional legislation and assessing its impacts on the NIP budget.
• Developing cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.
• Delivering training and developing SOPs to enhance budget processes and organizational understanding.

Required qualifications include:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with at least 13 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of government budgeting experience, with 3–5 years within the Intelligence Community.
• Proven expertise in government budget formulation activities and a comprehensive understanding of the IPPBE process.
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and report on complex financial data to enable strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders across the IC.

Desired qualifications include:

• Familiarity with the NIP budgeting process and Congressional appropriations.
• Experience drafting and reviewing budget justifications, reports, and supporting documentation for the IC.
• Ability to develop investment strategies and cost-benefit analyses for government financial planning.
• Proficiency in managing large-scale interagency financial processes and programs.

Relevant certifications in financial management, budgeting, or government accounting are highly desirable.

About SilverEdge

SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.