Program/Budget Analyst

Job TitleProgram/Budget AnalystJob Description***This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance ***Serves as subject matter expert in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) administration, and as a budget analyst. Plans and directs operations in the assigned Program and Budget Branch within the Headquarters U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) G6/GISA. Provides expert advice and guidance within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) activities in support of the INSCOM G6/GISA. Performs a variety of budgetary and administrative functions in implementing the Command budgetary program, policies and procedures and supports budget analysis and execution.1. Performs budgetary functions and oversees contractual funding obligations to include the following:a. Supports preparation of the multi-year budget estimates for INSCOM G6/GISA in support of INSCOM IT requirements and associated with various funding programs within INSCOM. (Estimates are prepared by appropriation IAW Army policies and directives.) Prepares, coordinates, directs, and provides quality control on guidance for use by INSCOM G6/GISA personnel in development of budget estimates. Reviews and analyzes critical portion of HQ staff budget. Directs the consolidation, analyses, and quality control of staff input and submits HQ budget. Implements and reports IAW directives. Interprets and renders authoritative advice and decisions on regulatory requirements, rules, directives, and regulations. Briefs staff and senior executives and higher echelons. Provides technical advice on matters pertaining to funding, programming, and interpretation of policies and regulations to centralized budget personnel and HQ staff.b. Reviews estimates and supporting data to assure the application of funds, performance against HQDA goals, and budget programs included in HQ staff funding. Based on analyses, initiates, reviews, and recommends approval or disapproval of requests for transfer of funds between HQ Staff Directorates, appropriations, and/or major subordinate commands (MSCs).c. Renders participation and assistance in the planning, development, and preparation of INSCOM policy, programs and objectives pertinent to Command budget programs which are subsequently submitted to HQDA, DCI/OSD, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress. Develops data in support of budgetary requirements. Prepares written justification of resource requirement.2. Develops annual fiscal year budgets for MDEP SCIF-IT and GDIP. Coordinates with INSCOM G6/GISA elements and other agencies to update requirements from prior POM to build current year budget. Prioritizes and builds 1-N list of requirements that is consistent with POM submission but incorporates current year adjustments. Supports briefs to chain of command for approval. Analyzes Army Budget Office (ABO) Funding Letter adjustments and prepares impact statement on program. Supports preparation and submission of MDEP distribution plan to INSCOM G8 Resource Management (RM). Prepares, in coordination with executing agencies, monthly execution plan by Element of Resource. Coordinates with executing agencies and tracks obligation and performance outcomes of executed funding. Updates PAF forms with metrics data for year of execution. Develops and executes end of year spending plan to reallocate all unobligated funding. Determines requirements for annual supplemental funding and submits requests to INSCOM G8 (RM). Coordinates with executing agencies and tracks obligation and performance outcomes. Tracks Budget Estimate Submission (BES), presents budget positions and runs reports from Army PPBE database and PPBE Tools. Programs SCIF-IT requirements for INSCOM deploying forces and installations in the Army Program Objective Memorandum (POM) as part of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Conducts economic trends and cost analysis studies to identify and conceptualize budgetary and programming problems and develop alternative solutions involving complex and conflicting objectives. Analyzes and correlates large amounts of narrative and statistical material used in justifying the SCIF-IT funding and realigns resources. Evaluates budget execution to ensure compliance and recommend corrective action when necessary. Evaluates impacts of resource legislation in terms of Army force readiness relating to SCIF-IT and GDIP programs. Collects, processes, and analyzes funding data. Identifies problems and develops recommendations for program and budget execution. Coordinates, validates, prioritizes, and consolidates funding requirements. Formulates, executes, distributes and monitors fiscal year budget.Compensation & Benefits:Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program/Budget Analyst : 115-125K/yearPay commensurate with experience.Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.Program/Budget Analyst Responsibilities Include:Provide support to IT programming activities from the build of the Program Objective Memorandums (POM) thru the Intelligence POM submissions.Monitor and track execution and provide budget reports for current year dollars and future year funding requirements that support the Command's Intelligence Information Architecture.Perform asset and portfolio management to support the SCIF IT Program.Support development plans to satisfy validated technical requirements to improve the intelligence information architecture, IT Readiness and IT LogisticsAnalyze, recommend solutions, and provide input to INSCOM IT Readiness and IT Logistics.Document, analyze, propose, and provide input and draft documentation for enterprise IT plans, enterprise requirements management and analysis, enterprise IM/IT Investment Oversight and IM/IT Portfolio Management (IT Portfolio ManagementPerforms other job-related duties as assignedMinimum of Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business related field required and 10 years of experience in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE), and the POM process.Knowledge of Army IT programming activities including building Program Objective Memorandums (POM) and Intelligence POM submissionsMust have good analytical skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and highly effective organizational skillsSolid financial or accounting knowledge and background. Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with senior military and civilian officials, managers, and subordinatesMust be able to adapt to a changing environmentMust be proficient in all MS Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPointShould be proficient in Excel and specifically with pivot tablesMust have a current TS/SCIUnderstanding of the Intelligence Community (IC) and IC IM/IT related initiatives, standards, policies; Army/DoD IT management reform & transformation; Performance Management and Metrics; GFEBS, and related DoD and Army financial management systemsMust pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee FederalCompany InformationCherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.Job InfoJob Identification 43347Job Category FinancePosting Date 08/17/2026, 02:22 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations Fort Belvoir, VA, United StatesRegular or Temporary Regular