DoD PPBE/Budget Analyst

ACES Group•Alexandria, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ACES is seeking a Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) Analyst to assist the DoD CIO. This position requires an ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE and is an onsite role at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, for a 5-year contract. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the PPBE process, exceptional communication and writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include translating complex technical and budgetary data into clear language for senior leaders and supporting multiple lines of effort within the DoD CIO's portfolio.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance
Masters degree in field related to tasking and 12 years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in field related to tasking with 14 Years of Relevant experience
Strong knowledge of DoD budgetary principles and their operational impacts.
Familiarity with DoD and MILDEP Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) processes.
Experience with budget databases such as DoD Resources, DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DRDW), SNAP-IT, DITIP, and PRCP.
Demonstrated ability to research, draft, and edit DoD appropriations and budget documents.
Experience planning and programming RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M funding at the OSD level.
Self-starter who proactively identifies needs and adds value without being prompted.
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and emerging requirements.
Environment Performance
Writing Skills
Data Support
Funding
Financial Data Development
Investments
Operations
Soft Skills
Compliance Reviews
Validation
Attention To Detail
Writing
Programming
Procurement
Databases
Materials
Education
Scheduling
Email
Research
Documentation
Planning
Leadership
Communication

Nice To Haves

Support DoD communications and IT policy initiatives using knowledge of JCIDS, the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), PPBE, and other formal decision processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial data related to operations, performance, opportunities, and investments.
Review and assess Service and Agency POM and BES submissions for alignment with DoD CIO strategies.
Consolidate complex program descriptions, technical data, and strategies into plain, accessible language suitable for senior (including 3-star) leadership.
Draft, edit, and coordinate programming guidance, policy language, and budget certification documentation.
Prepare materials for and support governance forums and Action Officer (AO) meetings, including scheduling invites, managing Read-Ahead (RAH) content, and producing high-quality printed materials.
Collaborate with Service and Agency officials to collect and validate budget data on specific program elements.
Support DoD communications and IT policy initiatives using knowledge of JCIDS, the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), PPBE, and other formal decision processes.
Provide meeting, writing, and briefing support, including rewriting technical input from subject matter experts into concise, policy-level language.
Draft / Coordinate / Publish Annual Programming Guidance.
Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable guidance for Service and Agency budget planning.
Support review, validation, and certification of IT budgets to ensure compliance with statutory and policy requirements.
Support the development and coordination of Issue Nominations, Issue Papers, and PBR materials for senior decision forums.