Program Analyst – Budget & Financial Operations Support | Part-time

About the role

IBSS is seeking a Program Analyst - Budget & Financial Operations Support to support the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Office of the Assistant Administrator (OAA) under the Program Management Support Services contract. This position provides mission-critical analytical and operational support for budget execution, financial planning, internal controls, and business operations across NWS Headquarters programs.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple federal financial systems
• Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and performance visualizations (e.g., budget vs. actuals, variance analysis, execution tracking, burn rates)
• Perform data quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data
• Identify financial trends, risks, and operational insights to support leadership decision-making
• Aid in the development, consolidation, and submission of annual and multi-year budget plans
• Track budget execution, including obligations, commitments, expenditures, and funding status
• Support forecasting activities, including spend plans, projections, and reprogramming requests
• Provide analytical support for resource allocation, prioritization, and financial planning decisions
• Support documentation and maintenance of internal control processes and procedures (e.g., OMB A-123 alignment)
• Assist in monitoring compliance with Federal, DOC, and NOAA financial policies and regulations
• Prepare audit documentation, responses, and corrective action tracking
• Afford analytical support for financial system improvements and operational modernization efforts
• Communicate financial findings clearly to technical and non-financial stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for leadership and program reviews
• Respond to ad hoc data calls and financial analysis requests
• Participate in meetings with the government, financial and program management teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
• 4-8 years of experience in the related area
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Experience supporting financial operations, budget execution, or program analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required) and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
• 4-8 years of experience in the related area
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Experience supporting financial operations, budget execution, or program analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required) and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment

Skills

• Experience supporting Federal Government agencies (NOAA, DOC, Client, etc.)
• Familiarity with Federal financial systems (e.g., SAP, COAST, or similar platforms)
• Experience with internal controls frameworks (e.g., OMB A-123 compliance)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or equivalent)
• Experience supporting process improvement or financial operations modernization initiatives

Benefits

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

Pay

$45 - $52/hour

Schedule

Part Time work