Budget Analyst

Overview

Tecolote is a trusted independent advisor providing consulting, analytics, and digital solutions to senior leadership and Federal government executives supporting the National Security mission. As a Budget Analyst, you will be the go-to person in support of large-scale DoD acquisition programs. We are looking for motivated teammates who thrive in fast paced, dynamic settings and can help our customers tackle some of their most pressing challenges. At Tecolote, we're committed to the success of our employees. We believe that a challenging environment and an enthusiastic culture, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package allow our employees to reach their full potential and attain their professional goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various budget functions involving the formulation, justification and/or execution of budgets for organizations, programs, or projects
• Provide project management support for DoD system procurements including in depth knowledge and hands-on experience in cost/schedule management, appropriate automated planning/control tools (e.g., GFEBS, SOMARDS), cost estimating, and budget and funds management
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of budgetary policies, procedures, and regulations issued by OMB, DoD, and Department of Army Facilitate the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Executing (PPBE) process
• Plans, directs and executes actions required to formulate, develop, coordinate and implement policies and guidelines governing the designated funding appropriation portion of major programs such as Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA), Other Procurement, Army (OPA) Appropriations and other assigned appropriations.
• Track financial data, organize and direct cost, budget, and schedule analysis
• Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates, requests for reprogramming, and allotments from higher headquarters.
• Exercises budget controls through review and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds to include payment of personnel salaries, travel, and other expenses.
• Prepare financial recommendations and advise customers
• Forecasts and executes the prior, current, and budget year programs.
• Develops, formulates, and prepares required data and assorted narrative justifications for long-range budget exercises.
• Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000/Year, DOE

Skills Required

We are seeking highly motivated individuals for mid-level through senior-level analyst level positions with considerable growth potential.

• Experience in utilization of General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS)
• A thorough knowledge of government financial management functions and processes
• Must have an active security clearance
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office - including SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.