Budget Analyst SME - Execution

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component's financial activities and budget
• Aid in crafting comprehensive spend 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, component, and NIP programs
• Aid in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implementation 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
• Aid the Sponsor in drafting and refining ODNI acquisition policies and instructions
• 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

Requirements

• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance w/Polygraph
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics; demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience
• Required 10-13 years of prior relevant experience, with 3-5 years 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)