Budget Analyst

Budget AnalystJob Category: Finance and AccountingTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: Top SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None* * *

The Opportunity:
The successful candidate will provide budgeting support and collaborate with our Army client to support the warfighter, aiding in the fiscal management of all they need to achieve optimal end strength. This candidate will apply knowledge of the defense acquisition process to support customers on assigned fiscal management functions. This candidate will also develop and review procurement request packages to include justification and approvals, determination and finding, purchase requests/modifications, and Technical Instructions, ensuring the adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.

This position is located onsite in Lakehurst, NJ.

Responsibilities:

You will apply your budgeting expertise and analytic/organizational skills while playing a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective allocation of financial resources within the United States Army’s DEVCOM C5ISR Center. This position involves a range of duties related to budget formulation, execution, analysis, and reporting.  Additionally, in support of C5ISR Center activities, the contractor will be required to:

• Assist in the formulation of annual and multi-year budget estimates for a wide variety of activities related to the development, testing, production, fielding, and support of C5ISR systems.
• Assist in the control and surveillance over funding matters to assure successful attainment of project objectives.
• Assist in the compilation of narrative and statistical material and prepares exhibits and related background information for program briefings.
• Support the preparation of documents needed to process budget estimates, requests for supplemental appropriations, requests for reprogramming apportionments and allotments from higher headquarters to finance new programs or changes.
• Review, analyze, and verify data submitted for consistency with financial and program objectives, adherence to instructions, and necessity of expenditures, and compliance with most recent fiscal policy guidance.
• Participate in monitoring the execution of approved operating budgets to assure that funds are properly allocated and are being obligated and spent in a timely, effective, and appropriate manner. 
• Recommend adjustment within budget line items in response to changes in programs, staffing levels, and/or funds availability.
• Exercise budget controls through review and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds to include payment of personnel salaries, travel, and expenses.
• Perform in-depth analysis of budget requests, consider unforeseen factors in development and production, shifts in project direction and emphasis and/or requests not included in planned programs; and explore alternative sources of funding.
• Develop justification and impact statements and compile data to be used for forecasting obligations.
• Maintain records and produce a monthly Summary of Work performed.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of Budget and Financial Analysis experience supporting federal government customers.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Must be detail oriented
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must be a US citizen; must be able to obtain and maintain a US Passport.
• Possesses a current DOD TOP SECRET clearance or higher.
• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally unassisted

Technical Competence:

• Provide planning, programming, budgeting and execution guidance and make recommendations to internal and external personnel. 
• Collect, structure, and analyze data pertaining to program execution versus program requirements for use in meetings, briefings, and various out year reports for Division and multiple branches within C5ISR. 
• Review assigned fiscal programs and monitor the use and rate of obligation and expenditures of funds throughout all phases of the program.
• Provide input/justifications to monthly variance reports on programs that have not achieved monthly OSD obligation/disbursement goals. 
• Track the breakout to the branch level of all incoming funding documents against approved Functional Support Agreements (FSAs) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) / Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs).
• Monitor financial performance of assigned programs in compliance with established higher headquarters guidance, targets and timelines via GFEBS and pertinent financial systems.
• Assist Project Leads in budget planning and forecasting.
• Provide timely execution data for Directorate budget reviews. 
• Coordinate with Acquisition team member on contractual actions for accuracy and timeliness to meet customer and regulatory requirements. 
• Assist with all programmatic tasks to support the customer as assigned with a high degree of accuracy and within requested timeframes.
• Develop program spend plans, assess short-term and long-term needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Maintain financial records for assigned program funding with a high degree of accuracy. 
• Provide assistance to Division Chief, Branch Chief, Project Leaders, and other agencies on the status and availability of funds on assigned accounts, as well as all aspects of the command and installation budget process, which may apply to their programs. 
• Coordinate with respective Program Planning Team Lead to ensure taskers and any given assignments are completed in a timely manner. 
• Provide advice and guidance on all assigned financial related matters. Ensure that C5ISR Center actions are in compliance with various agency regulations on financial administration and local policy and procedures, as established. Access all software and required programs, such as LMP, GFEBS, MOCAS, SDW, FIRE, ATAAPS, ADVANA, PIEE WAWF, the C5ISR FM Empower, EDA and any other necessary systems to accomplish the mission.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn morehere.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200 - 158,100 USD