Budget Analyst

Job Summary

As a Budget Analyst at BPMI, you will work under normal supervision and perform semi-complex critical business functions to execute the BPMI mission in areas including but not limited to financial forecasting, budgeting, prime contract management, funding, and analysis in support of Government projects. The Budget Analyst supports budget requests as needed and researches and prepares responses to funding/financial requests to internal and external stakeholders including Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, and the Government in compliance with Federal Accounting and fiscal law.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate technical work scopes from engineers and make determination on what types of funding to apply and work with assigned Engineering Groups to administer the financial function of contracts utilizing government funds under normal supervision.
• Reconcile forecasted material and labor costs with the financial budget system to support month-end closing process under normal supervision.
• Develop and track manpower budget plans, including the creation of accounting charge codes (time-charges), and prepare, analyze, review, and maintain actual results, budgets, forecasts, prime contract forecasts, financial plans, and/or summary reports and statements under normal supervision.
• Interpret and analyze semi-complex financial data to develop alternative analyses and summarize and present to management recommendations for actions that will better enable implementation of changes and resolution of problems.
• Analyze expenditures, cost allocations, and cost distributions to ensure proper utilization of approved funds, and recommend solutions to various semi-complex financial problems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with equipment departments and Customer personnel.
• Coordinate Financial Impact Notices and Contract Cost Management Board actions, develop Prime Contract Cost Reporting, and analyze company Earned Value Management reporting, Continuing Resolution, and other strategic submittals working with multiple stakeholders and disciplines under normal supervision.
• Perform month-end closing, develop funding statements for technical/contractual letters, and aid in coordination of specialized central budget planning and prime contract management efforts under normal supervision.

What You Can Expect

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two (2) years of business and financial data analysis experience required.
• Ten (10) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Exposure to fiscal law including appropriation law.
• Experience working in federal financial, accounting, or contractual areas.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking while still providing significant attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong leadership skills and resourceful mentality.
• Fluency in data analysis and ability to interface with systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Power BI and SQL server a plus.

Benefits

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Pay

*Annual Salary Range: $60,200 - $113,800

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Full-time Professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two (2) years of business and financial data analysis experience required.
• Ten (10) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Skills

• Exposure to fiscal law including appropriation law.
• Experience working in federal financial, accounting, or contractual areas.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking while still providing significant attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong leadership skills and resourceful mentality.
• Fluency in data analysis and ability to interface with systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Power BI and SQL server a plus.

Benefits

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

About the Role

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com.

Company Information

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.