Budget Analyst-Audit Team Lead

Introduction: Discover a career of innovation and impact at ARServices, Limited (ARServices). With decades of excellence in tackling complex challenges in defense, security, and national intelligence, we're leading the way forward. Join our dynamic team of experts, where Agility, Reliability, and Success are not just values but a way of life. As a graduated 8(a) company and Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Falls Church, VA, with a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.


ARServices is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst - Audit Team Lead to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research & Development (RD) Directorate. This senior role is ideal for a strong financial management and audit readiness professional who will provide expert audit support and lead the multi-office A&AS audit team effort. You will work directly with A&AS and government project managers (PMs) and budget specialists across RD, delivering high-level audit readiness advice, resolving complex financial issues, and supporting PPBE processes so government PMs can focus on leading critical RDT&E efforts.


Position Description: The Budget Analyst - Audit Team Lead will serve as the senior A&AS audit analyst, leading audit readiness efforts across the Directorate's portfolio while functioning as the primary audit and financial management support specialist for one office. This role combines hands-on resolution of Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Receipt, Acceptance, and Inspection (RAI) issues with team leadership, process improvement, PPBE/POM/BES support, and preparation of senior leader financial briefings and correspondence.


Location & Travel: This is a full-time position based at DTRA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA, with minimal travel expected.


Corporate Overview: ARServices, Limited (ARServices) has delivered high-end consulting services across the Federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in providing innovative budget, financial, technical, and program management solutions. ARServices is purpose-built to address the complex challenges inherent to supporting national security missions. We combine the infrastructure and resources of a large business with agility, flexibility, and quick decision-making in our relentless pursuit of mission success. Headquartered in Falls Church, VA and maintaining a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.


A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Track, analyze, and resolve Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Receipt, Acceptance, and Inspection (RAI) issues for one office portfolio, ensuring all documentation complies with DoD and DTRA standards.
• Utilize financial information systems to research and resolve ULOs and provide actionable insights into current and prior year obligations and expenditures.
• Lead the overall multi-office A&AS audit support team effort, including scheduling and facilitating weekly audit task team meetings and coordinating work efforts.
• Assist or lead audit activities with an emphasis on teamwork, process improvement, and knowledge management.
• Support the development of audit resolution processes and effective knowledge management practices.
• Assist in the design and preparation of PPBE, POM, and BES documents and workbooks.
• Assist in developing annual budget plans, spend plans, and budget justifications.
• Compile and track department and directorate-level obligations and expenditures data.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual financial management documents and briefings to inform RD leadership of budget status.
• Accurately capture key discussions and senior leader direction during engagements.
• Prepare and staff senior leader correspondence based on verbal guidance and meeting outcomes.
• Support development, version control, and quality control of briefings and engagements with the RD Front Office and other organizations.
• Prepare leadership for weekly and periodic RD meetings.
• Fully and effectively collaborate with cross-functional front office and RD teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance Requirement: Active/current DoD Secret Security Clearance.


Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, management, or a business-related discipline.
• Current DoD Secret clearance.
• At least five (5) years of financial analysis/management experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience resolving Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and supporting Receipt, Acceptance, and Inspection (RAI) processes.
• 7-10 years of resource management experience working with multiple DoD appropriations.
• Experience with DoD financial audits and audit readiness.
• Strong experience in DoD financial management, PPBE processes, and budget planning at the service or department headquarters level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Familiarity with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) Accounting system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and collaborative tools (MS Teams, WebEx, etc.).

Desired Qualifications:

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification in financial management or equivalent.
• Familiarity with developing and reviewing support agreements.
• Experience with the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and DAI tools.
• Prior experience working at DTRA or within other DoD organizations.

ARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.