Budget Analyst II

Job Description

Job Description

Quivera Enterprises, LLC, and its subsidiaries are seeking a detail-oriented Budget Analyst II to support financial management and budget operations at NASA's Johnson Space Center under the NFSS contract.

The Budget Analyst II examines operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated, maintains financial trend data, and prepares graphs, reports, and forecasts. This position prepares or assists in developing legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, legislative analyses, and agency budget instructions.

The Budget Analyst II supports the integration of business and financial management processes to ensure the efficient stewardship of public funds. The position requires familiarity with government contracting, budget formulation, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability.

• Prepare, analyze, and submit quarterly financial reconciliations and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reports.

• Research, collect, compile, and analyze financial and budgetary data.

• Review and maintain financial reports required for month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Provide guidance and assistance to other Budget Analysts as necessary.

• Identify, research, and resolve budget discrepancies related to financial and personnel expenditures.

• Advise and assist staff with budget-related inquiries, including preparing journal entries and reallocations to resolve discrepancies.

• Assist in developing budgets for the upcoming fiscal year by analyzing financial reports, reviewing revenue trends, and coordinating with executive leadership as necessary.

• Support the annual cash transfer process by researching and reviewing financial reports and preparing required journal entries.

• Review and approve authorized overrides for vouchers, requisitions, and purchase orders.

• Support financial management activities in accordance with applicable government regulations, accounting principles, and contract requirements.

• General understanding of government budget formulation, execution, cost estimating, and administration processes.

• Ability to integrate business and financial management processes to support the efficient stewardship of public funds.

• Ability to monitor and track financial obligations and expenditures, identify fiscal discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

• Ability to prepare accurate, cost-effective, and meaningful financial reports to support management decision-making.

• Knowledge of government financial standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial management systems.

• Familiarity with financial management, business case analysis, cost estimating, and outsourcing requirements.

• Understanding of the relationships between financial management requirements, automated financial systems, and potential system integrations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial data analysis and reporting.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting established deadlines.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or

• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or a related discipline.

• Master's degree (MA/MS) in a related field with zero (0) to two (2) years of relevant experience.

Experience:

• Familiarity with government contracting and financial management processes.

• Experience supporting budget analysis, financial reporting, reconciliation, or expenditure tracking.

• Experience working with government financial systems and reporting requirements is preferred.

• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards.

• The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, reading, and reviewing financial documentation.

• Occasional walking, standing, bending, and lifting may be required.

• Frequent near-vision activities are necessary for computer use and document review.

• The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

• Work Location: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas.

• Work Schedule: On-site attendance is required five (5) days per week unless working an approved 9/80 schedule, in accordance with NFSS contract requirements.

• U.S. Citizenship preferred.

• Must successfully complete required background checks and drug screening.

• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement and maintain confidentiality regarding program, financial, and personnel information.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Must comply with all applicable NASA, government, contractual, and company policies and procedures.

• Indian Preference may apply in accordance with applicable law and contractual requirements.

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Must be physically capable of operating standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and related devices.

• Work is primarily sedentary, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

• Must be able to perform repetitive computer-related activities and review detailed financial information for extended periods.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Quivera 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.

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Job descriptions are intended to identify the primary duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements of a position and assist in determining appropriate compensation. They are not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Quivera Enterprises, LLC, and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities based on business needs, contractual requirements, and management discretion.