Budget Analyst II

Wichita Tribal Enterprise•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quivera Enterprises, LLC, and its subsidiaries seek a detail-oriented Budget Analyst II to support financial management and budget operations at NASA’s Johnson Space Center under the NFSS contract. The role examines operating budgets to assess fund allocation, maintains financial trend data, and prepares graphs, reports, and forecasts. It also prepares or assists with legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, legislative analyses, and agency budget instructions. The position supports integration of business and financial management processes for the stewardship of public funds and requires familiarity with government contracting, budget formulation, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability. The role supports budget analysis, financial reporting, reconciliation, expenditure tracking, and related financial management activities in accordance with applicable government regulations, accounting principles, and contract requirements. Work is on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, five days per week unless an approved 9/80 schedule applies. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards. It is primarily sedentary and involves prolonged sitting, computer use, reading, and reviewing financial documents. Occasional walking, standing, bending, and lifting may be required. Frequent near-vision activities are necessary, and the workplace noise level is generally moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or two or more years of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or a related discipline; or a related master’s degree with zero to two years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with government contracting and financial management processes.
Experience supporting budget analysis, financial reporting, reconciliation, or expenditure tracking.
General understanding of government budget formulation, execution, cost estimating, and administration processes.
Ability to integrate business and financial management processes to support efficient stewardship of public funds.
Ability to monitor and track financial obligations and expenditures, identify fiscal discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to prepare accurate, cost-effective, and meaningful financial reports to support management decision-making.
Knowledge of government financial standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial management systems.
Familiarity with financial management, business case analysis, cost estimating, and outsourcing requirements.
Understanding of the relationships between financial management requirements, automated financial systems, and potential system integrations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial data analysis and reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting established deadlines.
Must successfully complete required background checks and drug screening.
Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement and maintain confidentiality regarding program, financial, and personnel information.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must comply with applicable NASA, government, contractual, and company policies and procedures.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment, perform repetitive computer-related activities, and review detailed financial information for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with government financial systems and reporting requirements is preferred.
U.S. Citizenship is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and submit quarterly financial reconciliations and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reports.
Research, collect, compile, and analyze financial and budgetary data.
Review and maintain financial reports required for month-end and year-end closing processes.
Provide guidance and assistance to other Budget Analysts as necessary.
Identify, research, and resolve budget discrepancies related to financial and personnel expenditures.
Advise and assist staff with budget-related inquiries, including preparing journal entries and reallocations to resolve discrepancies.
Assist in developing budgets for the upcoming fiscal year by analyzing financial reports, reviewing revenue trends, and coordinating with executive leadership as necessary.
Support the annual cash transfer process by researching and reviewing financial reports and preparing required journal entries.
Review and approve authorized overrides for vouchers, requisitions, and purchase orders.
Support financial management activities in accordance with applicable government regulations, accounting principles, and contract requirements.