Budget Analyst III

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Arlington, VA

7d•$85,600 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Budget Analyst III provides senior-level budget analysis and financial management support to an Army client in a fast-paced, headquarters-level environment. The role manages complex funding portfolios, supports budget execution and planning throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle—including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development—and provides timely financial insight to inform senior leadership decisions. The analyst works directly with Requirement Owners, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Acquisition team, fellow budget analysts, and senior stakeholders to align funding strategies, resolve execution issues, and ensure compliance with federal appropriations law and DoD financial policy. The role requires technical precision, initiative, attention to detail, and collaboration across a broad senior stakeholder network. It is performed onsite in Arlington, Virginia, in a high-tempo environment with recurring deadlines tied to Army and DoD budget cycles. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is a holding company whose subsidiaries serve federal government and commercial customers in areas including technology, infrastructure and engineering, health, manufacturing, public safety, consulting, and transportation. A portion of its profits supports Chickasaw citizens and the Chickasaw Nation’s economic development and long-term viability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Eight to ten years of experience in federal financial management, budgeting, and execution.
Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD PPBE process and federal budget cycles, including POM development and budget execution.
Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other DoD components.
Demonstrated experience with O&M funds and the rules governing their obligation and expenditure.
Hands-on experience with GFEBS and cPROBE, or comparable DoD financial and budget systems.
Experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior leaders.
Strong working knowledge of federal budgeting, appropriations law, and DoD/Army financial regulations.
Expert-level knowledge of the DoD PPBE process and Army budget cycles, including program build, POM development, budget justification, and execution review.
In-depth familiarity with O&M funds, including fiscal-year availability, execution rules, obligation and expenditure tracking, and year-end close.
Demonstrated experience managing spend plans, tracking obligations and disbursements, and producing execution performance reports.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis tools; working proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and senior-level stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.
Proactive approach: identify problems early, raise issues promptly, and drive solutions without waiting to be directed.
Detail-oriented approach, including disciplined quality-control habits and the ability to catch errors, inconsistencies, and gaps before products reach leadership.
Collaborative, reliable team-first mindset focused on shared mission success.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience operating in or supporting a headquarters-level environment, such as Army Staff, Secretariat, or OSD.
Experience supporting DoD/Army financial statement audit readiness, audit response, or audit remediation, including coordination with DFAS.
Experience supporting a Program Evaluation Group (PEG) or similar programming and resourcing forum.
Experience with G-Invoicing, reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments.
Familiarity with Power BI and Power Apps for data analysis, reporting, and workflow automation.
Familiarity with or experience using Army Vantage for data analysis and reporting.
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or DAWIA certification.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of detailed budget submissions, funding justifications, and supporting materials for internal, Army, and DoD reviews.
Develop and manage complex spend plans; track obligations and disbursements; and provide variance analysis and execution performance reporting to leadership.
Manage and analyze Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds throughout the fiscal year, advising leadership on execution status, risks, and reprogramming or realignment options.
Conduct shortfall and unfinanced requirements (UFR) analysis to identify funding gaps and inform resourcing decisions.
Support and participate in the full PPBE cycle, including program build, budget justification, execution review, and year-end close activities.
Support POM and Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) submissions, including data calls, justification materials, and defense of budget and resource requirements in programming and resourcing forums.
Extract and validate data from GFEBS, cPROBE, and other sources, and develop reports to support leadership decisions.
Engage Requirement Owners to validate funding needs, confirm requirements alignment, and ensure accurate and complete budget documentation.
Coordinate with the COR on contract funding actions, expenditure tracking, and alignment of financial plans with contract execution.
Coordinate with the Acquisition team on procurement planning, funding certification, and contracting actions in accordance with appropriations guidance.
Collaborate with fellow budget analysts to synchronize execution strategies, resolve funding discrepancies, and maintain consistency across the portfolio.
Engage senior-level stakeholders to communicate financial status, present analysis, and provide recommendations for informed decision-making.
Conduct financial and programmatic analyses using descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to assess alignment with strategic goals and performance benchmarks.
Develop cost models, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and business case analyses for planning and investment decisions.
Review, coordinate, and validate financial instruments such as support agreements (e.g., 7600A/B) for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare executive-level briefings, dashboards, and data visualizations communicating financial performance, risk, and trends.
Support forecasting, scenario modeling, and risk assessments related to budget planning and execution cycles.
Contribute to standard operating procedures, process improvement efforts, and responses to data calls or external reviews.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts in federal financial management best practices.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with company policies.