(610) Analyst II (Budget)

Arlo Solutions•South Burlington, VT

61d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented PPBE Analyst to support the Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA) Office in aligning Department of Defense (DoD) cyberspace operations with strategic goals and available resources. This role plays a critical part in the development, integration, and execution of cyber capabilities and tools throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system, with a focus on USCYBERCOM's Program Objective Memorandum (POM). In this role you will: Advise PCA Office leadership on resource alignment for cyberspace operations and guide the build and execution of USCYBERCOM's POM across the DoD PPBE system. Support the strategic development and rapid integration of interoperable cyber capabilities for both defensive and offensive operations within the DoD infrastructure. Provide expert technical and analytical input on cyberspace capabilities, posture, readiness, and tool development to ensure alignment with the needs of DoD cyber forces. Apply working knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Defense Acquisition System (DAS), and PPBE processes to advance PCA initiatives. Analyze and assess Budget and Program Elements (PEs), Cyber POM submissions, and associated systems including SNAP-IT, ADVANA, and Budget Justification Books/Memos. Contribute to the formulation and refinement of Cyberspace Operations Programming Guidance (COPG) and fiscal direction issued by USCYBERCOM. Evaluate Combatant Command Integrated Priority Lists (IPLs) and Joint Staff Capability Gap Assessments to help identify and prioritize critical cyberspace requirements. Coordinate PCA-led Program and Budget Review (PBR) Cyber Issue Team efforts by supporting the structured identification, integration, and justification of cyber-related issue nominations. Provide analytical and technical support throughout the Cyber Issue Team's issue paper development process, from review to final submission to the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE). This position requires a strong understanding of DoD PPBE processes, and the ability to translate strategic guidance into actionable programmatic recommendations.

Requirements

Ability to develop budgetary policy and provide an authoritative source of advice and assistance for other analysts in the formulation of budget estimates and exhibits.
Expert knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, and policies of DOD financial management for cyberspace operations activities and execution of Federal funds to include multiyear appropriations and special pay rates for in demand occupational series.
Ability to apply knowledge in reviewing, analyzing, and recommending edits to budget requests and justifications.
Ability to utilize the end-products of the budgeting, accounting, and managerial-financial reporting (by analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing the data) to compare actual performance with planned objectives; interpreting and interrelating program plans, budget proposals, costs of operations, and program accomplishments.
Ability to conceptualize, analyze, interpret, and present findings of the financial significance (historical execution and future spend plans) to recommend budget adjustments and reprogramming actions in accordance with changing strategic objectives outlined by Congressional, Presidential, Defense, or other policy mandate.
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management such as ADVANA, Power BI, Microsoft suite, etc.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of key stakeholders, requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity and resourcefulness.
Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner.
Bachelor's degree
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Minimum 5 yrs experience and understanding DOD, OMB and Congressional budget formulation processes and timelines.
Minimum 5 years of combined Joint, Interagency, OSD, Military Service Headquarters or another federal agency (e.g. DHS) performing work related to task area. Professional STEM or analytic degree from an accredited university OR combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences.
Understanding of the Congressional budget process and how legislation is enacted to gather, assemble, analyze, prepare strategy for presenting, explaining, and documenting the budget request.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited university/college Experience in conducting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and the Budget Estimate Submission (BES)

Responsibilities

Advise PCA Office leadership on resource alignment for cyberspace operations and guide the build and execution of USCYBERCOM's POM across the DoD PPBE system.
Support the strategic development and rapid integration of interoperable cyber capabilities for both defensive and offensive operations within the DoD infrastructure.
Provide expert technical and analytical input on cyberspace capabilities, posture, readiness, and tool development to ensure alignment with the needs of DoD cyber forces.
Apply working knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Defense Acquisition System (DAS), and PPBE processes to advance PCA initiatives.
Analyze and assess Budget and Program Elements (PEs), Cyber POM submissions, and associated systems including SNAP-IT, ADVANA, and Budget Justification Books/Memos.
Contribute to the formulation and refinement of Cyberspace Operations Programming Guidance (COPG) and fiscal direction issued by USCYBERCOM.
Evaluate Combatant Command Integrated Priority Lists (IPLs) and Joint Staff Capability Gap Assessments to help identify and prioritize critical cyberspace requirements.
Coordinate PCA-led Program and Budget Review (PBR) Cyber Issue Team efforts by supporting the structured identification, integration, and justification of cyber-related issue nominations.
Provide analytical and technical support throughout the Cyber Issue Team's issue paper development process, from review to final submission to the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE).

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