Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

2d•$116,350 - $210,325

About The Position

The Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst plays a critical role in the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) Process. This position is responsible for developing, formulating, executing, and monitoring budgets to ensure optimal financial resource allocation. The analyst will conduct detailed analysis of financial data to identify trends, monitor spending plans, and provide insights for strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include overseeing the development, execution, and monitoring of budgets, spend plans, contracts, and financial commitments to meet the financial needs of a directorate/component/office. Success requires a strong understanding of the Intelligence Community's (IC) financial execution process, financial management, expenditure forecasting, and fiscal oversight. The role involves navigating complex financial landscapes to optimize financial and resource utilization, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies for fiscal efficiency and accountability. The analyst will also serve as a liaison between government stakeholders, fostering communication and collaboration to align financial plans with organizational priorities, and engaging with internal components and offices to streamline processes and promote transparency. A significant part of the role involves contributing to the formulation, support, and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget, aligning financial resources with NIP goals. This requires analyzing and synthesizing complex financial data for informed decision-making and resource allocation within the IC and organizational priorities. The candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, and serve as a subject matter expert on legislative and financial appropriation and authorization changes impacting the IC budget. This multifaceted position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial resilience and success of customers within the Intelligence Community.

Requirements

Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics; demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.
Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

Responsibilities

Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget.
Assist in crafting comprehensive spending plans and closely monitor financial execution activities.
Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions.
Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy.
Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization.
Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the customer's offices, components, and NIP programs.
Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating customer participation in necessary processes.
Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements.
Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements, facilitating seamless financial transactions.
Resolve outstanding financial obligations and undelivered orders proficiently.
Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements and addressing process-related inquiries.
Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews.
Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component.
Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of the budget, ensuring balance across various functions and disciplines.
Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups.
Collaborate closely with USG and IC partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component.
Generate budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals.
Aid in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.
Contribute to the development of budget analysis, financial data calls, and portfolio reviews.
Aid the customer in developing and evaluating fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.
Support the development and production of the CBJB National Intelligence Program missions of interest, special topics, and related sections.
Generate talking points, briefings, products, reports, and congressional directed action responses pertaining to the NIP, delivering these to large interagency forums and working groups.
Assess the IC budget across cross-functional areas and disciplines.
Participate in the full cycle of intelligence planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation.
Collaborate with USG and IC partners through large interagency forums and working groups.
Collect and analyze various financial reports and data calls through strategic portfolio reviews.
Track congressional legislation and its impact on the NIP budget.
Develop standard operating procedures and deliver training to customers.
Develop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.