Budget Execution Analyst

Markon

22h•$170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking an experienced Budget Execution Analyst to support an Intelligence Community customer. This role provides critical budget execution support, including obligation management, financial reporting, variance analysis, and governance of office-level financial activities. This position will support leadership and stakeholders by ensuring accurate financial tracking, compliance with policies, and effective resource management in a high-visibility operational environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in federal budget execution, financial management, or resource management.
Demonstrated experience creating and managing obligations, including Miscellaneous Obligations (MOs).
Experience tracking and reporting OGA transfers, including both inbound and outbound transactions.
Experience monitoring and reporting Unliquidated Obligations.
Experience developing and maintaining spend plans and supporting financial planning activities.
Hands-on experience with BASIS, COGNOS, ALM, or similar government financial systems.
Strong understanding of Service Level Agreements and associated funding processes.
Experience generating financial trend reports and analysis products.
Experience developing and maintaining financial SOPs and process documentation.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and financial data analysis tools.
Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience supporting executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Provide front office budget execution support, including obligation and expense tracking, variance analysis, and SLA compliance.
Create and process obligations, including Miscellaneous Obligations.
Track and report Other Government Agency funding transfers, both incoming and outgoing.
Monitor and report Unliquidated Obligations to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely reconciliation.
Process SLA funding and RCAFs in accordance with established financial policies and procedures.
Develop, maintain, and update spend plans, ensuring alignment with current and projected expenditures.
Generate and distribute trend reports and other financial analysis products to support leadership decision-making.
Compile, review, and disseminate financial guidance to internal stakeholders.
Develop, update, and maintain SOPs related to budget execution and financial processes.
Provide governance and oversight of office financial matters, ensuring compliance with customer policies and resource management guidance.
Utilize customer financial tools to monitor and report on budget activity.
Respond to requests for obligation and expense rate data in a timely and accurate manner.
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
Use advanced Excel tools, including Pivot Tables and data visualization techniques, to analyze financial data.
Prepare and deliver financial reports and briefings for leadership and stakeholders.