Budget Analyst - Senior (Program)

Chugach Government Solutions•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chugach Dynamic Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Budget Analyst to support the USAID Office of Resource Management. The Office of Resource Management provides strategic oversight in operations, budget planning, and administration. The Program Budget Analyst develops funding recommendations, interprets legislative guidance, manages resource allocations, and advocates for Agency priorities with the State Department and other stakeholders. This position is hybrid with three days per week on site in Washington, DC. Salary: $140,000.00 - $155,000.00

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and eligible to receive a Facility Access/ Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, economics, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect cost rate negotiations, contract/grant financial management, or audit resolution.
Minimum 5–7 years’ senior-level agency-wide budget analysis experience in the federal government (State/OMB, or other agency managing foreign assistance preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial management systems.
Familiarity with federal budget systems (FACTSINFO, Phoenix, GLAAS, or similar) and expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and research tools.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven ability to advise senior leadership on strategic budget and resource allocation.
The Contractor must preclude anyone with previous USAID experience from recruitment.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
Professional certification such as CPA, CGFM, CIA, or CFE.
Experience with DCAA, OIG, or similar audit entities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal analysts providing expert program budget analysis, execution, policy interpretation, and recommendations for USAID program accounts.
Provide authoritative recommendations on resource allocations, interpret legislative and policy guidance, ensure compliance with appropriations law, and develop integrated budget strategies that support Agency objectives.
Analyze trends, operational needs, and resource requirements to recommend funding strategies and reprogramming recommendations by account and sector.
Interpret appropriations, directives, and earmarks; prepare budget justifications and policy statements.
Support budget formulation activities.
Draft budget guidance, analytical memoranda, policy guidance, and leadership briefings.
Coordinate with the State Department and other stakeholders on budgetary shifts.
Provides high-level analytical reporting to ensure effective use of core operational resources.
Other duties as assigned.