GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ACES Group LLC • Alexandria, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ACES is seeking a Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) Analyst to assist the DoD CIO. This is a 5-year contract position requiring an ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE and will be performed onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role demands a deep understanding of the PPBE process, exceptional communication and writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will translate complex technical and budgetary data into clear, actionable language for senior leaders, supporting multiple lines of effort across 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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