Budget Analyst

Job Description

CSCI is seeking a Budget Analyst to support Department of War (DoW) Financial Management and budget execution operations. The Budget Analyst will provide budget formulation, execution, funds management, financial analysis, audit readiness, and reporting support while working closely with government financial managers, resource advisors, program offices, and senior leadership. This role supports the development and execution of spend plans, preparation of Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), monthly Status of Funds reporting, accrual processing, financial reconciliations, and audit readiness activities to ensure effective stewardship of federal resources and compliance with DoD financial management regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, maintain, and execute annual and multi-year spend plans

Support Budget Estimate Submission (BES), Program Budget Reviews (PBRs), and budget formulation activities

Prepare monthly Status of Funds (SOF) reports and provide detailed execution analysis

Prepare and validate monthly accruals to support accurate financial reporting

Reduce prior-year documents on the Open Document List (ODL) and support Unliquidated Obligation (ULO) reviews and reconciliations

Monitor commitments, obligations, expenditures, and balances to ensure proper funds execution and compliance with appropriations law

Conduct budget and financial analyses to identify funding risks, execution issues, and opportunities for process improvements

Develop financial reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and briefing materials for government leadership

Respond to budget data calls and ad hoc financial reporting requirements

Support fiscal year-end closeout activities and audit readiness initiatives

Analyze and reconcile financial discrepancies, accounting errors, and funding issues

Collaborate with government stakeholders, resource managers, and program offices to support resource planning and execution decisions

Participate in working groups, budget reviews, governance meetings, and execution briefings

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related discipline

Three (3) or more years of experience supporting federal financial management, budgeting, accounting, or funds management activities

Experience supporting budget execution, funds control, and financial reporting processes

Experience preparing or supporting spend plans, monthly accruals, Status of Funds (SOF) reporting, and/or Budget Estimate Submissions (BES)

Working knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulations (FMR), federal budgeting principles, and appropriations law

Experience performing financial analyses, reconciliations, and budget execution reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, executive briefings, and financial documentation

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving

Ability to work with clients to understand their needs

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Professional presence

Preferred Skills

Active Secret Security Clearance

Experience supporting Air Force, Defense Agency, Combatant Command, or other DoW financial management organizations

Experience with Working Capital Fund (WCF) or reimbursable funding environments

Experience supporting audit readiness, internal controls, corrective action plans, and financial compliance initiatives

Proficiency with: Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), Defense Travel System (DTS), ADVANA, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Electronic Document Access (EDA,)SharePoint, Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Experience developing executive-level reports, dashboards, and financial metrics

Knowledge of fiscal year closeout procedures, ODL management, ULO reconciliation, and budget execution oversight

Professional certifications such as Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently

Strong customer and vendor relationship skills

Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies

Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value

Past experience working with a Federal

Department of War experience is a plus!