Budget Analyst IV
Core
Senior-level budget analysis and financial management support for an Army client, managing complex funding portfolios and supporting budget execution across the full PPBE cycle.
Role type
Senior IC budget analyst (DoD/Army)
Builds
Budget submissions, funding justifications, spend plans, and execution performance reports for HQDA-level Army operations
Domain
Defense / Federal Financial Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Federal budgeting and appropriations law, DoD PPBE process, Army budget cycles, financial modeling, variance analysis, audit support, Microsoft Excel (advanced), Power BI, stakeholder engagement, cost modeling
Preferred skills
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) audit remediation, HQDA-level environment experience, GFEBS system, Program Evaluation Group (PEG) forum experience, reimbursable funding mechanisms
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, GFEBS
Responsibilities
Lead preparation of detailed budget submissions and funding justifications for Army/DoD reviews; Develop and manage complex spend plans and track obligations; Conduct shortfall and unfinanced requirements (UFR) analysis; Support full PPBE cycle including POM and FYDP submissions; Engage Requirement Owners to validate funding needs; Coordinate with Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Acquisition team; Provide executive-level briefings and data visualizations; Mentor junior analysts in federal financial management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities