Budget Analyst SME - TS/SCI with CI Poly or FSP

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Mindbank Consulting Group seeks a highly experienced Budget Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) for its Intelligence Community client in McLean, Virginia. This is a fully onsite position requiring an active TS/SCI CI Poly or Full Scope Poly clearance. Our client offers a variety of benefits, a 401(k) w/generous match, 15 days PTO, 11 holidays, and 7 sick days. Salary is up to ~$170K and is based on professional experience and skills.

The Budget Analyst SME will contribute to the formulation, support, and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget. This responsibility extends beyond traditional budgetary tasks, encompassing a strategic mindset to align financial resources with the overarching goals and objectives of the NIP. The role demands a keen ability to analyze and synthesize complex financial data, enabling informed decision-making and resource allocation in alignment with IC and organizational priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BUDGET ANALYST SME:

• Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component.

• Support budget program execution, ensuring alignment with available resources and programmatic goals.

• Generate budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles.

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals.

• Aid in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.

• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.

• Contribute to the development of budget analysis, financial data calls, and portfolio reviews.

• Aid the customer in developing and evaluating fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.

• Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.

• Support the development and production of the CBJB National Intelligence Program missions of interest, special topics, and related sections.

• Generate talking points, briefings, products, reports, and congressional directed action responses pertaining to the NIP, delivering these to large interagency forums and working groups.

• Assess the IC budget across cross-functional areas and disciplines.

• Participate in the full cycle of intelligence planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation.

• Collaborate with USG and IC partners through large interagency forums and working groups.

• Collect and analyze various financial reports and data calls through strategic portfolio reviews.

• Track congressional legislation and its impact on the NIP budget.

• Develop standard operating procedures and deliver training to customers.

• Develop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUDGET ANALYST SME:
Candidates must meet these qualifications to be considered for this role:

• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph or Full Scope Poly.

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

• A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.

• Proven expertise of government budget formulation activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mindbank is committed to a diverse workforce and we seek the most qualified candidate for each opening without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.