Junior Budget Execution Analyst (Supporting NOAA)

About the role

The organization is a government contracting entity specializing in advancing missions related to space, public health, and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, it focuses on securing sustainable futures for its stakeholders and has been recognized as a top employer for veterans and a certified great workplace. The Junior Budget Execution Analyst supports federal financial management by providing budget planning and execution assistance for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS). The role is crucial in analyzing financial data, tracking grants and contracts, and ensuring accuracy in budget reporting to support effective decision-making and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget execution support to NWS Financial Management Center or Headquarters
• Extract and analyze reports from NOAA financial systems including Oracle E-Business Suite, Enterprise Data Warehouse, and Financial Management Data System
• Summarize quantitative data for monthly and complex payment reports
• Assist with creating and monitoring monthly and annual obligation plans
• Track funds transferred from other NOAA or NWS financial centers
• Understand accounting codes and related business rules
• Prepare documentation for financial corrections
• Conduct variance analysis and report findings to leadership
• Develop tracking tools for monitoring NWS contracts and grants through planning and execution
• Convert accounting system data into Excel and PowerPoint presentations
• Maintain templates, forms, process documents, and presentation materials for reviews
• Respond to data requests from various governmental bodies
• Enter data into financial management systems as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of federal budgeting or related experience; alternatives include 4 years experience, or master’s/PhD with adjusted experience equivalency
• Ability to create clear, concise spreadsheets and presentations from data
• Strong oral presentation skills for management briefings
• Effective communication with senior leadership and proactive management support
• Analytical skills for handling large data sets and timely response to inquiries
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to seek assistance to meet deadlines
• Preferred: experience with NOAA accounting systems and government financial terminology

Benefits

• Health care including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and other legally required leave
• Paid maternity and paternity leave