Budget Assistant

Budget Assistant Summary The Budget Assistant provides support to the Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs and reports to the Program Manager. The position is 100% on‑site. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support budget formulation by consolidating bureau and office submissions, analyzing historical spend patterns, and preparing draft budget requests. Assist in the development of annual operating plans (AOP), operating year budgets (OYB), and congressional budget justifications as needed. Monitor budget execution, track obligations and expenditures, analyze variances, and provide timely status updates to leadership. Prepare financial reports, spend plans, projections, and data summaries for internal and external stakeholders. Support the review and clearance of funding documents, including purchase requests, travel authorizations, grants, and interagency agreements. Maintain financial data in State Department systems such as GFMS, COAST, GEMS, RFMS or other bureau specific systems, as applicable. Perform reconciliation of financial transactions and resolve discrepancies in coordination with AF/EX and relevant offices. Develop briefing materials, charts, and financial summaries for leadership decision making. Provide analytical support to improve budget processes, identify efficiencies, and recommend improvements. Respond to data calls, audits, and inquiries from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congress, and departmental oversight offices. Education and Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Preference will be given to those with active security clearance. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, economics, business, or related field. Minimum 3–5 years of relevant federal budgeting or financial management experience. Experience with U.S. government budgeting processes preferred. Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Equal Employment Opportunity PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal‑opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr