Budget Analyst

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Las Cruces, NM

5d•$107,592 - $139,871•Onsite

About The Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate and the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate. This role is assigned to the Aerospace Data Facility Southwest (ADF-SW) team, supporting complex organizations involved in NRO satellite operations and worldwide facility operations. The Budget Analyst will perform a variety of financial management tasks, including analyzing financial reports, managing current year budgets, coordinating funding actions, contributing to budget submissions (IPBS and CBJB), entering and validating financial data, and presenting financial briefings. A significant portion of the budget is managed through contracts, requiring close collaboration with COTRs and Contracting Officers. The position reports to the ADF-SW Lead Budget Analyst and provides financial, budgetary, and contractual support to site management, engineers, COTRs, and NRO budget and contract offices. Support may also extend to source selections and award fee inputs. Some travel to CONUS locations may be required.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of the federal budget process to formulate budget estimates, develop and consolidate, or to edit budget justifications and reports.
Skilled in interpreting complex legislative and regulatory policy guidance to determine the effects on the organization’s budget and programs.
Knowledgeable in the use of program analysis techniques to review program performance and plans for improvements.
Ability to plan and organize work, and to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively deal with conflict in a timely manner.
Knowledge and use of the IC Program and Budget Submission Process (IPBS), the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Systems (PPBES) to include the Management to Civilian Budget (MCB) program.
Ability to manage and monitor the Intelligence Contingency Fund (ICF) Program, Internal Control (IC) Program, and the Government Travel Card Program, to include keeping the D/BPO aware of delinquent travel cardholders.
General knowledge of the US Code of Federal Regulation on the administrative control of funds to prevent misuse of congressionally appointed funds.
Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
Will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

Nice To Haves

May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system.
May be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.

Responsibilities

Performs or advises on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration.
Formulates budget and cost estimates to support plans, programs and activities, including presenting and defending budget estimates before authorities and oversight.
Analyzes and recommends costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of organization’s programs and administrative operations utilizing various quantitative methodologies.
Provides budgetary management analysis oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with budget, financial, fiscal, and auditing services.
Coordinates and develops final budget and program products for complex projects and resolves controversial issues by working in close coordination with analysts and functional area subject matter experts.
Reviews program requirements and develops/reviews spend plans for accuracy and completeness.
Identifies and conveys resource trade-offs within and among competing programs, and provides senior management with resource alternatives.
Drafts and reviews funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable organizational policies and instructions.
Maintains appropriate internal controls to minimize data inaccuracy and/or for the unauthorized use of funding.