Budget Analyst

Job Summary:: The Budget Analyst will directly support the federal Budget Officer, Assistant Deputy Administrator, and Associate Assistant Deputy Administrator within the GMS Front Office to track, forecast, and report status of budget formulation and execution.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: : Budget Execution Monthly Funding Allocations Utilize a variety of financial and program management systems to conduct comparative analyses to examine and approve monthly financial plan changes for the program office Review, analyze, and adjust budgetary data received from headquarters program offices/and the field offices to reflect change in program and funding utilization Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds transfer requests Consult with Budget Officer to ensure budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes Prepare monthly allocation request to support budget planning and authorizations Resolve funding discrepancies and controlled the issuance of all funding documents generated by the assigned programs Cost Reporting Complete and reconcile cost reporting across multiple supporting organizations and programs Analyze monthly budgeting and cost reports to execute funding and expenditure controls Forecasting Monitor current year as well as prior year funding, obligation, cost, and commitments and pointing out trends, patterns and fluctuations and recommending ways to improve utilization of funds Provide year-end projections on funds remaining and analytical guidance for year-end close out to ensure proper, legal, and full utilization of funds Budget Formulation Prepare and analyze input on internal and congressional budget formulation processes Formulate budget estimates in support of the program office’s goals, activities, objectives, and priorities Ad-Hoc / Other Prepare standard and technical ad hoc reports from financial management systems for budget officer and program managers Provide technical advice and assistance to program directors and project managers with regards to program funding, control of funds, fiscal allotment procedures, and cost analysis to ensure GMS is meeting organizational goals Responsible for budget inquires, prepared funding memorandums, including Obligations and Requisition Requests Ensure the program is prepared for various internal and external reviews Provide training support to new employees to ensure high quality programmatic and financial support to the budget officer, program directors, other federal and contractor staff Constantly work together with information systems professionals in providing feedback on system performance and unusual matters and recommending changes to the existing enterprise-based Financial and Project Management Information System (G2) to better aide end users and GMS Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or other related discipline Two to four years’ experience or equivalent work experience Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (reconciling large datasets, pivot tables, variance analysis) Ability to pass a background check and obtain a DOE Level Q Clearance Ability to work independently with minimal oversight Ability to identify and resolve problems with strong research and analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize competing demands Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Active DOE Q Clearance Master’s Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or other related discipline Experience in governmental accounting, preferably with DOE/NNSA Experience interacting with federal oversight PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift a min of 15 pounds at times.
Potential domestic and international travel (up to 10%) This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.
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5(a) and 60–741.
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