Budget Analyst
About The Position
ANSER is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks. In this key role you will oversee financial planning, programming, and execution for DoD counterdrug and counter-threat programs. You will directly contribute to resource allocation decisions across Combatant Commands, Military Departments, and Defense Agencies. The analyst ensures that funding strategies align with national security priorities and comply with federal and DoD financial regulations.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
- Master’s degree preferably in finance, economics, business, public administration, or similarly related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD or federal budget/financial management
- Expert knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
- Demonstrated understanding of federal budgeting, appropriations, and authorizations
- Experience with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury policies
- Proficiency with DoD financial ERP systems and manpower databases
- Previous experience presenting information related to cost estimation and financial analysis to senior leaders
- Ability to present complex financial data to senior leaders
- Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level)
- Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
- Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes
- Excellent communication and briefing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure, ambiguous environments
Responsibilities
- Analyze program and budget requirements across CD/CTOC/CTF portfolios
- Develop and review Program Objective Memoranda (POM) inputs
- Prepare budget justification materials and resource packages
- Evaluate budget execution data for accuracy and compliance
- Conduct cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Support reprogramming actions and funding adjustments
- Monitor monthly execution across DoD components
- Assist in program audits and financial reviews
- Develop briefings and recommendations for senior leadership
- Perform feasibility and efficiency studies for program investments
- Support workload modeling and resource prioritization
- Analyze long-term funding strategies and impacts
- Coordinate with stakeholders across DoD and interagency partners
- Utilize ERP systems and financial databases for analysis
- Provide real-time analysis and decision support in dynamic environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
