Budget Analyst II

Description

Job Title: Budget Analyst II

Department: Operations – Services

Reports To: RavenTek Program Manager

Location: Washington, DC with Flexibility for Telework

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week

FLSA Status: Salaried - Exempt

Position Summary

The Budget Analyst will be responsible for providing analytical services, staff expertise, program budget support, budget advisory services, and coordination of budget issues and requirements related to the operations. Responsible for working with the program and budget staff on a variety of issues such as financial analysis, budget justifications, audit responses, reports, and expenditure projections. Plans, develops, coordinates, and guides budget responsibilities within the area of assignment. Participates in the technical evaluation, pricing analysis, and negotiation of contract awards; and participates with contracting representatives in developing justifications for contract awards. The performance of Budget Analyst position is key to RavenTek’s performance on the DOS CT contract, and therefore RavenTek’s mission to support the Department of State.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the CT/EX/Budget Officer and other government employees with the formulation and execution of approved budgets using Foreign Assistance funding.
• Review and bring to the attention of appropriate budget government staff any issues of importance noted for assigned portfolio. 
• Provide recommendations on how to resolve budgetary issues noted. 
• Review expenditures to assist budget government staff in ensuring that the bureau expends funds within their legal authorities in accordance with the Anti- deficiency Act that prohibits making or authorizing any expenditures or obligations more than the amount available.
• Forecast the timing of obligations based on the budget cycle and availability of funds at the appropriation, allotment and sub-allotment levels using budget inquiry reports out of the Global Financial Management System.
• Independently develop usable financial reports, charts, and templates using MS Excel worksheets, SharePoint, and data from the Global Financial Management System and Data Warehouse for audiences with varying levels of financial expertise, ranging from executive overviews to analyst-level detail.
• Draft embassy-related budget documents to include funding cables and expenditure reporting, and work with general services and financial management staff overseas to address operational needs as it relates to the assigned portfolio.
• Draft, review, amend, and track obligation documents for submission by government personnel into the State Department’s financial system in support of domestic and overseas operations.
• Identify and monitor unliquidated obligations and propose, recommend, or draft corrective actions to resolve transaction problems, reconcile accounts, and de- obligate funds, to perform proper close out of CT projects.
• Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets at the end of each pay period.
• Monitor and respond to RavenTek email a minimum of 3 times per week.
• Complete required compliance training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Critical Skills

• Detailed knowledge of regularly used budgetary concepts, principles, laws, methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to assist in the formulation, justification, and execution of the budget for assigned budget accounts.
• Detailed knowledge of and proven experience with budget management information systems technology and automated data processing concepts and applications to manipulate budget / financial data as well as industry-standard financial accounting systems to reconcile records of commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
• Must have experience with reimbursables, invoice reconciliations, and close outs.
• Detailed knowledge and proven experience in the application of accounting or budgeting methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, zero-based budgeting (ZBB), incremental budgeting, line item, program, performance based, etc.) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding.
• Detailed knowledge of and proven experience with the use of Microsoft Excel to create pivot tables, charts, and graphs in the formulation, support, and management of budget data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.
• Possess independent problem solving skills?.
• Responsible and reliable with day-to-day tasks?.
• Ability to work in a team environment in a positive manner.
• Can maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently as well under supervision.? 

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, statistics, or other related fields.
• Two years of experience with accounting, budgeting, or financial management. At least one year of experience with Federal government accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
• Must have experience working with Interagency Agreements (IAA).
• Must have experience working with Intra-Government Payment and Collection (IPAC).

Certifications, Licenses

• N/A

Special Requirements

• Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Work Environment

Employee will be working indoors in an office environment. Potential moderate temperature fluctuations. Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust. Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis. 

Physical Demands

Employee must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. Requires the ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. 

ADA: RavenTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO/AA: RavenTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.