What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst / Specialist position at DarkStar Intelligence?
Position Summary
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Budget Analyst / Specialist to support a government client in Quantico, Virginia. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial processes, analyzing budgets, and ensuring compliance with government travel and funding regulations. This position involves collaborating with government budget analysts and student travelers, managing travel order funding and reimbursements, preparing financial reports, and conducting cost analyses for school programs. The selected individual will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in financial systems, such as the Defense Travel System (DTS), and excel in providing clear, professional communication. A Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph is preferred. Join us at DarkStar Intelligence and contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to supporting vital government operations.
Location: Quantico, VA
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No remote work
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Counterintelligence Polygraph (Preferred)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
$90,000 – 100,000
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.
About DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.
We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.
EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX
Employee Benefits
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:
Core Benefits:
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DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Budget Analyst / Specialist to support a government client in Quantico, Virginia. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial processes, analyzing budgets, and ensuring compliance with government travel and funding regulations. This position involves collaborating with government budget analysts and student travelers, managing travel order funding and reimbursements, preparing financial reports, and conducting cost analyses for school programs. The selected individual will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in financial systems, such as the Defense Travel System (DTS), and excel in providing clear, professional communication. A Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph is preferred. Join us at DarkStar Intelligence and contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to supporting vital government operations.
Location: Quantico, VA
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No remote work
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Counterintelligence Polygraph (Preferred)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary liaison between government budget analysts and student travelers, facilitating the travel order funding and reimbursement process while ensuring financial requirements for the program are met and effectively communicated
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, conduct detailed cost and trend analyses of school programs, and provide additional financial and budgetary support as requested by the Government
- Deliver briefings to students on preparing travel authorizations and navigating the travel funding and reimbursement process
- Accurately input student travel authorization and voucher data into the Defense Travel System (DTS), ensuring compliance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) and specific course funding requirements
- Monitor and manage voucher submissions, track outstanding vouchers, and provide prompt, professional responses to student inquiries or concerns regarding voucher processing status
- Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- Counterintelligence Polygraph (preferred)
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in budget analysis, including proficiency with the Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Demonstrated expertise in using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholders
$90,000 – 100,000
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.
About DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.
We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.
EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX
Employee Benefits
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:
Core Benefits:
- Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family have access to essential care
- Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind
- Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future
- Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you
- Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources
- Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
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