Budget Analyst

Budget AnalystWichita Tribal Enterprises, a Quivera Enterprises subsidiary, is seeking a dynamic Budget Analyst to support NASA clients at Kennedy Space Center. Working in a collaborative office environment, the Budget Analyst will provide support to the Engineering Directorate by providing analysis, reports utilizing Power BI and other Government systems, as well as technical support to the organization.Duties And ResponsibilitiesServes as an analyst to systematically integrate business, cost estimating, and financial management processes to help ensure the efficient stewardship of public funds.Supports the formulation of strategic financial plans, prepares cost estimates, and correlates financing requirements into executable budgets.Possesses thorough knowledge of the allocation, execution, and administration of approved budgets.Assesses products and procedures for compliance with Government standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and multi-tiered system application standards.Must be able to grasp interrelationships between financial management requirements and automated solutions, considering the current system environment and the potential integration of added systems concurrently or later.Ensures tasks are completed within the timeframe specified by the client and assists in the preparation of milestone status reports and presentations for colleagues, management, and end-user representatives.Familiar with activity-based costing, business case analysis, and outsourcing requirements.Specialized experience includes assisting in large-scale budget formulation, development, and execution activities, as well as the integration of such activities across multiple Center organizations in support of Agency processes.Responsible for meeting constantly changing deadlines, accepting new assignments with varying requirements, and delivering a high level of completeness and accuracy.Serves as a mentor and resource for junior contractor budget analysts, assisting with their development.May leverage expertise to support multiple organizations and/or Centers.Proficient in the accounting systems and processes of the Centers supported.Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments.Plans and leads major assignments.Evaluates performance results to inform Government decisions affecting short-term project growth and success.Provides technical and management leadership on major tasks and assignments.Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives.Possesses domain and expert technical knowledge.Directs and controls activities for a project, having overall responsibility for financial management and methods to ensure technical requirements are met.Applies the full range of subject matter methods, principles, practices, and evaluative methodologies sufficient to advise on and/or resolve operational and strategic issues.Utilizes a wide range of subject matter practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents and uses analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions.Develops and delivers briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.Researches and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve products and services.Specialized experience includes monitoring, analyzing, and reporting budget formulation and execution activities for enterprise-level, complex programs with multi-million-dollar annual values by reviewing and assessing historical financial data and trends, developing budget estimates, monitoring actual expenses, making recommendations, and implementing corrective actions to resolve budgetary discrepancies using integrated enterprise resource management systems and tools.Experience with Government accounting systems and policies to manage automated systems and financial information.Experience with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of the Treasury, and applicable Agency requirements to assist in the design, modification, administration, or analysis of accounting systems or programs.Education And ExperienceBachelor's degree (BA/BS) and six (6) years of relevant experience; ORHigh School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Independent Government Cost Estimates.Expert-level experience with Microsoft Excel.Experience with Power BI and its associated systems.Experience associated with contract financial reporting and/or contracting cost analysis procedures and/or contract pricing processes.Physical DemandsThis position is primarily performed in a professional office environment. The employee may be required to sit for extended periods and routinely use a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Employment OpportunityQuivera Enterprises LLC and its subsidiaries are 100% tribally owned and SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Businesses. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.As a tribally owned organization, Quivera Enterprises and its subsidiaries may apply Indian Preference in accordance with applicable tribal, federal, and contractual requirements where authorized by law.Dream. Grow. 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