Business and Budget Analyst

Lynker Corporation • Boulder, CO

1d • $60,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lynker Corporation is seeking a sharp Business and Budget Analyst with strong attention to detail to provide full-time operational, financial, and administrative support for a long-term contract with the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Operating out of Boulder, CO, this role acts as a vital support mechanism for federal management by providing analytical assistance in budget formulation, cost forecasting, compliance tracking, and financial monitoring. Additionally, the contractor provides essential administrative backing for center operations, human resources tracking, procurement preparation, and contract deliverable monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting regulations and procedures to support budget creation, execution, and long-range cost forecasting.
• Proven experience tracking organizational spending, reviewing financial system data, and performing variance analysis against budget targets.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to provide excellent customer service while working effectively with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist federal management in budget forecasting, preparation, formulation, presentation, and cost monitoring across multiple portfolios, line office funds, industry partner contracts, and cooperative grants.
• Provide analytical support and compile historical data to assist management in evaluating program requirements and estimating future financial needs or long-range project costs.
• Review budget proposals for completeness and technical accuracy, advising management on compliance with applicable laws, federal directives, and agency regulations.
• Track financial reports, transactions, and system data to ensure accurate spending within budget targets; draft specialized financial reports to satisfy congressional or higher-level agency requirements.
• Assist federal staff in the procurement process by drafting, preparing, and tracking procurement actions and requisitions for scientific support services, grants, IT equipment, and office supplies.
• Provide administrative support to the government Purchase Cardholder or Approver by assisting with documentation review, invoice reconciliation, and purchase compliance tracking.
• Support the administrative processing, coordination, and tracking of inter-agency agreements, reimbursable agreements, and grants; assist management with compiling required documentation and fund justifications within designated systems.
• Support Program Managers by maintaining program documentation, updating tracking spreadsheets, monitoring project deadlines, and assisting in the quality control review of contract deliverables.
• Assist center management with tracking and coordinating tools, resource allocations, communications, and project-related calendars across the organization.
• Provide logistical support, scheduling, and coordination for seminars, meetings, and briefings.
• Provide administrative support by reviewing draft travel orders and group travel arrangements to ensure efficiency and adherence to established federal regulations.
• Assist the designated federal Property Custodian in tracking, accounting for, and coordinating the physical allocation of equipment and property throughout the center.
• Support the establishment of routine procedures for distributing program information and assist in maintaining center program files and records as a designated records management assistant.
• Utilize a variety of automated tools (including Google Suite, and web-based program management systems) to collect, track, and report performance data for management review.
• Assist federal staff by facilitating building access and processing Common Access Card (CAC) documentation for incoming personnel and affiliates.
• Provide backup support to the center timekeeper by helping monitor timekeeping entries, managing automated tracking systems, and researching payroll or travel-related discrepancies.
• Assist management in developing, interpreting, and refining evaluation systems, management controls, and standard operating procedures (SOPs); assist with daily office operations, including mail distribution and employee award packages.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level