Budget Consultant

Guidehouse•Arlington, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides ongoing system-wide maintenance and conducts financial updates. Assists program managers in executing activities for all appropriated funding. Prepares required funding documents for entry into procurement systems (STRIPES) and drafts funding memorandums. Supports the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) by providing data entry support, conducting first-level reviews for accuracy and completeness, and assisting with the preparation of the Approved Funding Program (AFP). Develops, drafts, and prepares training materials and provides hands-on training for corporate-wide systems, including the financial planning system and AOP development. Assists program managers and laboratory personnel by providing direct technical support and subject matter expertise to develop various financial planning scenarios and spending plans. Updates Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and training manuals for system tools. Conducts strategic analyses of program performance and financial data to track, evaluate, and adjust program financial performance for senior management. Prepares special purpose formatted reports and electronic financial management updates. Collects, analyzes, and prepares financial data in response to OMB data calls and assists in the development of annual apportionment requests and small business procurement acquisition baselines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
A minimum of one to three (1-3) years of experience in supporting federal, state, or local programs
Strong knowledge of DOE policies and procedures
Strong project management and stakeholder facilitation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills
Detail oriented, flexible, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks quickly to adapt to changing client priorities and respond to ad-hoc requests
Experience in providing data entry support, conducting first-level reviews for necessary reporting
Direct experience in providing technical support and subject matter expertise to develop various financial planning scenarios and spending plans
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship restrictions apply
This in-person position role requires up to 5 days on-site at the Client's office
This in-person position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of DC

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in communications or a similar field
Direct experience utilizing systems like STRIPES and the IDW PMP

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing system-wide maintenance and conducts financial updates.
Assists program managers in executing activities for all appropriated funding.
Prepares required funding documents for entry into procurement systems (STRIPES) and drafts funding memorandums.
Supports the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) by providing data entry support, conducting first-level reviews for accuracy and completeness, and assisting with the preparation of the Approved Funding Program (AFP).
Develops, drafts, and prepares training materials and provides hands-on training for corporate-wide systems, including the financial planning system and AOP development.
Assists program managers and laboratory personnel by providing direct technical support and subject matter expertise to develop various financial planning scenarios and spending plans.
Updates Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and training manuals for system tools.
Conducts strategic analyses of program performance and financial data to track, evaluate, and adjust program financial performance for senior management.
Prepares special purpose formatted reports and electronic financial management updates.
Collects, analyzes, and prepares financial data in response to OMB data calls and assists in the development of annual apportionment requests and small business procurement acquisition baselines.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend