Budget Analyst

**BT–352 - Budget Analyst** Skill Level-Subject Matter Expert Location: Bethesda, MD (fully on-site, no remote option) **\*\*Please do NOT apply if you do not have an active Poly clearance. Those without a Poly will not be considered.\*\*** **Required Qualifications:** - Requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics; demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. - A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community. - Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE). **Key Responsibilities:** - - Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget. - Assist in crafting comprehensive spending plans and closely monitor financial execution activities. - Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions. - Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy. - Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments. - Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization. - Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the client's offices, components, and NIP programs. - Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. - Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to client review and acceptance. - Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating client participation in necessary processes. - Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements. - Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements, facilitating seamless financial transactions. - Resolve outstanding financial obligations and undelivered orders proficiently. - Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements and addressing process-related inquiries. - Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews. - Collaborate with the client in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs. - Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component. - Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information. - Conduct comprehensive assessments of the budget, ensuring balance across various functions and disciplines. - Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups. - Collaborate closely with USG and IC partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration. - Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component. - Generate budget reports for client offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles. - Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals. - Aid in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to client review and acceptance. - Contribute…