Budget Analyst IV

About the role

A Budget Analyst III provides senior-level budget analysis and financial management support to an Army client operating in a fast-paced, headquarters-level environment. Manages complex funding portfolios, supports budget execution and planning activities across the full Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle, and delivers timely financial insight to inform senior leadership decisions. Engages directly with Requirement Owners, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Acquisition team, other budget analysts, and senior-level stakeholders to align funding strategies, resolve execution issues, and ensure compliance with federal appropriations law and DoD financial policy. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who anticipates issues before they arise, takes initiative without waiting to be directed, and brings a genuine team-first mindset to every engagement. This role demands both technical precision and the interpersonal agility required to operate effectively across a broad, senior stakeholder network. This position is onsite in Arlington, VA.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed budget submissions, funding justifications, and supporting materials for internal, Army, and DoD reviews.
• Develop and manage complex spend plans; track obligations and disbursements; provide variance analysis and execution performance reporting to leadership.
• Conduct shortfall and unfinanced requirements (UFR) analysis to identify funding gaps and inform resourcing decisions.
• Support and participate in the full PPBE cycle, including program build, budget justification, execution review, and year-end close activities.
• Support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) submissions, including data calls, justification materials, and defense of budget and resource requirements at Program Evaluation Group (PEG)-level forums.
• Engage Requirement Owners to validate funding needs, confirm requirements alignment, and ensure accurate and complete budget documentation.
• Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to support contract funding actions, track expenditures, and ensure alignment between financial plans and contract execution.
• Coordinate with the Acquisition team to support