Budget Analyst

About the Role

ARServices is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research & Development (RD) Directorate. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented financial professional with strong expertise in DoD budget execution, financial analysis, and audit readiness. You will function as a key member of the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) team, providing expert financial advice and assistance to government project managers (PMs) and budget specialists. This position supports annual budget development, execution, tracking, and strategic financial planning while ensuring compliance with DoD policies and helping PMs focus on leading critical RDT&E efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget and finance Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) in support of DTRA Research and Development (R&D) programs in accordance with DoD policies.
• Maintain the Division’s current Spend Plan and Unfunded Requirements list.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on Commitments, Obligations, and Disbursements for RDT&E appropriations.
• Prepare supporting financial documentation required to commit funding in accordance with DTRA financial policy and procedures.
• Create data visualizations (tables, bar and pie charts, pivot tables) that inform leaders of budget position to drive decisions.
• Research unobligated commitments and Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs).
• Review Monthly Status Reports (MSR) provided by performers and reconcile them to disbursements as recorded in government databases.
• Inform program managers of the status and availability of funds.
• Estimate future financial needs of programs to feed out-year programming.
• Support the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) in developing exhibits and articles for government leadership approval.
• Support the development of the Budget Estimate Submission (BES).
• Support planning and programming of future requirements and preparation of Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), President’s Budget (PB), and other funding justification products.
• Assist program managers by providing advisory assistance for financial support functions, including coordination and tracking of financial instruments, defense of budget requests, justification documentation, briefing materials, and other administrative documents.
• Review managers’ budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of documented experience managing large R&D budget execution, spend plans, and burn rate processes.
• 5–7 years of documented experience forecasting future R&D financial requirements and preparing associated documents such as Program Objective Memorandum (POM), President’s Budget, and Budget Estimate Submission (BES).
• 5–7 years of documented R&D resource management experience working with multiple DoD appropriations.
• Documented experience implementing Government accounting policy and regulations, including the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and OMB Circular A-123.
• Demonstrated experience creating data visualizations to produce pivot tables, bar graphs, pie charts, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Familiarity with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) Accounting system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and collaborative tools (MS Teams, WebEx, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification in financial management or equivalent.
• Familiarity with developing and reviewing support agreements.
• Experience with the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) tools.
• Prior experience working at DTRA or within other DoD R&D organizations.

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time position primarily based at Albuquerque, NM. Situational telework is allowed, with on-site requirements of 5 days per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellness resources.
• Additional company-sponsored programs and benefits for eligible employees.

Pay

Posted Salary Range: USD $83,898 - $161,266 / Yr.