Finance/Portfolio Analyst

Responsibilities

The Sponsor seeks a knowledgeable and motivated Finance/Budget Analyst with previous experience using the Sponsor's systems. Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic and programmatic plans and budget support to the Groups responsible for a high-visibility Special Access Program.
• Support the Groups in formulating, justifying, and defending budget builds.
• Develop and maintain spend plans.
• Reconcile spend plans with actual and planned expenditures and recommend options to address potential over- or underutilization of resources.
• Stay current with Sponsor and Directorate Resource Management guidance and assist in creating and maintaining baseline practices and procedures that align with the guidance.
• Assist staff in researching and resolving resource and budget issues and questions.
• Prepare supporting documentation for budget exercises, over-guidance, unfunded calls, and reprogramming.
• Assist in drafting congressional language for submission into the Sponsor's program build.
• Perform short- and long-term financial trend analysis for the Office.
• Prepare briefings, budgets, spend plans, and programmatic activities.
• Coordinate and respond to budget requirements and taskings.
• Collaborate with Resource Management as required; attend and support resource meetings.
• Interface continually with executive-level management, requiring the planning, presentation, and briefing of information.
• Prepare RCAFs and RCAs.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in quantitative analysis, financial analysis, social sciences, or a closely related field.
• Experience requirements: BS 10-12 years, MS 8-10 years, PhD 5-7 years.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management processes.
• Knowledge of program planning and execution processes.
• Knowledge of business resource planning practices and cost analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures to ensure data integrity and timeliness.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of program risk assessment principles and processes.
• Ability to apply analytic, diagnostic, and quantitative techniques to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to resolve interrelated problems.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC strategic planning and resource management processes.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

This is the projected compensation range for this position: Min: $115,166.96, Max: $200,253.00. Differentiating factors impacting final salary include relevant experience, skills, geographic location, education, and federal contract labor categories. Arcfield offers additional benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and learning opportunities.