Business Process Finance Consultant

Peraton•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

We're seeking a Business Process Consultant to provide expert resource analysis and financial management support to a department front office. This role focuses on comprehensive financial management support, budget execution monitoring and optimization, and fiscal compliance. The successful candidate will provide expert-level resource analysis and financial management support for current and next-year budget activities in a fast-paced front office environment.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Poly
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD.
Demonstrated experience supporting budget execution for current operating year and next year activities.
Expert-level proficiency in federal budget execution processes and financial management systems.
Proven track record achieving or exceeding budget execution targets.
Strong analytical skills with ability to solve interrelated quantitative problems.
Considerable knowledge of Federal regulations and laws related to resource management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for briefing and complex documentation.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in quantitative analysis, financial analysis, social sciences, or related field.
Background supporting senior leadership with executive-level budget briefings.
Experience managing budget execution across multiple fiscal years simultaneously.
Working knowledge of project management, management science, operations research, or cost analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

Support annual budget build including program budget submission and budget justification materials for current and next fiscal year.
Monitor daily budget execution and provide regular status updates with proactive issue identification.
Manage strategic repurposing of current and prior-year funds to maximize execution.
Track unliquidated obligations (ULOs), coordinate fund repurposing, and facilitate end-of-year closeout activities prior-year fund resolution.
Generate and interpret complex budget reports and financial data analytics.
Develop financial metrics and perform cost analysis.
Perform program analysis to identify risks and support development of mitigations.
Support quarterly execution reviews and corrective action planning.
Apply historical trends and finds to budget submissions and execution assessments.
Prepare budget exercise submissions and supporting documentation for program goals, requirements, costs, and schedules.
Support senior leadership briefings with clear, accurate financial presentations.
Prepare written documents addressing complex topics for various audiences.
Conduct research and respond to ad hoc taskings, including Congressionally Directed Actions.
Generate comprehensive documentation to ensure budget operations continuity.
Coordinate cross-organizational financial activities and resource allocations.
Work with program managers, COTRs, contracting officers, and budget personnel.
Lead or conduct briefings and meetings, addressing concerns and questions effectively.
Establish and maintain working relationships across the organization.