Financial Services Budget Execution Analyst

Leidos has an opportunity for a Financial Services Budget Execution Analyst in our National Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Our team specializes in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management.

About the role

The Financial Services Budget Execution Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving the success of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process. This position involves developing, executing, and monitoring budgets to ensure optimal allocation of financial resources. The analyst will conduct detailed financial data analysis, monitor spend plans, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. The role requires overseeing budget execution, financial commitments, and contracts while serving as a liaison between government stakeholders to align financial plans with organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget.
• Assist 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 stakeholders, including customer offices, components, and NIP programs.
• Assist 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.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operational procedures.
• 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.
• Assist 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 with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7–10 years working in government budgeting, of which 3–5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.
• Proven expertise in government budget execution activities and familiarity with the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting.
• Flexible schedules.
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans.
• Technical upskilling, education, and training support.
• Parental paid leave.

Pay

Pay Range: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements, or other law.