Senior Program/Budget Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Program/Budget Analyst provides high-level strategic advice and expertise on all matters concerning the Army's budget and financial management. This individual will serve as a trusted counselor to the Business Office Staff, offering critical analysis, innovative solutions, and forward-thinking recommendations to ensure the effective and efficient allocation of the Army's financial resources. This role requires a deep understanding of defense budgeting, financial policy, and the operational priorities of the U.S. Army. The Senior Advisor will play a key role in shaping the Army's financial future and ensuring its readiness to meet current and future challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning: Provide expert advice on long-range financial planning, resource allocation, and budget formulation to align with the Army's strategic objectives and the National Defense Strategy.

Policy Analysis and Development: Analyze complex financial policies and proposed legislation to determine their impact on the Army's budget. Develop and recommend new policies to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness.

Budget Execution and Oversight: Monitor the execution of the Army's budget, identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions to ensure fiscal discipline and the achievement of program goals.

Liaison and Communication: Serve as a key liaison between the Business Office Staff and senior leaders within the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, other military services and congressional staff.

Mentorship and Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and other staff members within the budget office, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and professional development.

Special Projects: Lead and participate in special projects and high-level reviews of the direction of the Business Office Staff, providing in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations on a wide range of financial and budgetary issues.

Innovation and Modernization: Identify and advocate for the adoption of innovative financial management practices and technologies to improve efficiency and transparency of the Army's budget processes.

Knowledge: Expert knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, federal appropriations law and DoD financial management regulations.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead and influence in a complex organization. Experience in advising senior leaders and managing high-performing teams is essential.

Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical and Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and make sound judgements.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to senior leaders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across different organizations.
• Problem-Solving: A creative and strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Integrity: A commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Security Clearance: Secret security clearance is required.

Education: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public policy or a related field is required. A master's degree is highly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 15-20 years of experience in federal government budgeting, financial management, or a related field, with a significant portion of that experience within the Department of Defense.