What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst - Budget Execution – SME position at Bespoke Technologies, Inc.?
1297 - Budget Analyst - Budget Execution
Skill Level: Subject Matter Expert
Location: McLean (fully on-site, no remote options)
**MUST HAVE A POLY CLEARANCE TO APPLY**
Key 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 various stakeholders, including the organization's offices, component, and NIP programs.
- Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to review and acceptance.
- Support adherence to Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating participation in necessary processes.
- Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements.
- 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 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 client 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
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics, demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position and 12–15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10–13 years of prior relevant experience. Experience in exchange for degree
- A minimum of 7-10 years working in budgeting
- Proven expertise of budget execution activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process.
