Senior Budget Analyst (Formulation)

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QinetiQ US is looking for a Senior Budget Analyst (Formulation) to work in Arlington, VA. This onsite position supports a program within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD)

Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in all aspects of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budget, AND Execution (PPBE) cycle, with significant experience and expertise in budget formulation.
• Serving as the lead reviewer and quality assurance POC for all budget and finance submissions to the Director.
• Being adept at learning and understanding the programmatic aspects of an agency and knowing which program element line is associated with what program and associated technical projects.
• Assisting in developing Program Objectives Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission for client, to include developing change/budget proposals, corresponding issue nominations and detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.).
• Preparing analysis and evaluation of effectiveness of programs and operations and analyze financial and budgetary trends.
• Preparing documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
• Reviewing statements of work and required funding documentation for approved projects.
• Monitoring and supporting DoD program execution, including submission of required documentation for release of funding; follow up on distribution of funding, monitoring of obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects, and documentation of annual expenditures.
• Assisting in preparation of required documentation to support the DoD PPE process, to include but not limited to Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), SNaP-IT, Program and Budget Issue Papers, and Support documentation for Program Decision Memorandum.
• Preparing and participating in mid-year reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
• Assisting client in identifying baseline financial processes and designing target financial and business processes and processes that when implemented can result in significant improvements in mission and cost effectiveness.
• Processing financial and budgetary actions in the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system and other associated databases.
• Assisting in preparing audit readiness associated documentation.
• Executing and following-up on all budgetary data calls.

• Bachelors degree
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in resource management, including budget formulation, justification, and execution, in a U.S. Government agency.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in resource management, including budget formulation, justification, and execution, in a U.S. Government agency.
• A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a U.S. Government agency in a resource management environment.
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility #qinetiqclearedjob

• Master's Degree in finance, budgeting, or other related financial management field.
• Membership in Defense Acquisition Corps (or its predecessor organizations), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification, or DoD Financial Management certification.
• Expertise using DoD financial activity systems, e.g., Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller exhibits.
• OSD Experience at the Under Secretary level.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.