Acquisition and Budget Analyst

Lukos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos, Bethesda, MD, seeks an Acquisition and Budget Analyst to support NCCIH executive leadership with business analysis and policy development. The Acting Executive Officer will coordinate with the COR to manage contract services and deliver high-quality work products, proactively addressing risks and stakeholder needs.

Required are a BA/BS in a relevant discipline and a minimum of five years in federal acquisition or budget analysis, with Master’s preferred; direct HHS/NIH experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, Master's preferred.
• Minimum five years supporting federal acquisition, budget, financial, or resource analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budget estimates, forecasts, and expenditure analyses for supported activities.
• Develop and implement a wide range of advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve effectiveness for complex processes and projects.
• Perform tracking, monitoring, and coordination activities.
• Plan and conduct analysis, as needed.
• Track current and projected staffing costs, funding allocations, and estimates to complete.
• Prepare financial data for monthly, annual, and final contract reports.
• Analyze resource requirements and identify potential cost, schedule, or funding impacts.
• Support acquisition planning and administrative documentation under Government direction.
• Reconcile financial information and investigate discrepancies before reporting.
• Coordinate with designated acquisition or financial personnel.
• Provide analyses and recommendations without performing inherently governmental functions.

Education

BA/BS in a relevant discipline

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Acquisition and Budget Analyst

Minimum Qualifications Summary

• Certification & Education Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, Master's preferred
• Experience Required Minimum five years supporting federal acquisition, budget, financial, or resource analysis. Direct experience with HHS or NIH acquisition and budget processes is preferred.

Job Objective
The Office of Administrative Operations (OAO) of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) requires a contractor to provide Business Analysis and Policy Development Support to NCCIH executive leadership and staff. The Acting Executive Officer will work closely with the Contracting
Officer's Representative (COR) to manage all contract services to ensure successful delivery of high-quality work products and support to meet stakeholder business needs, managing risks proactively and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budget estimates, forecasts, and expenditure analyses for supported activities.
• Develop and implement a wide range of advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve effectiveness for complex processes and projects.
• Perform tracking, monitoring, and coordination activities.
• Plan and conduct analysis, as needed.
• Track current and projected staffing costs, funding allocations, and estimates to complete.
• Prepare financial data for monthly, annual, and final contract reports.
• Analyze resource requirements and identify potential cost, schedule, or funding impacts.
• Support acquisition planning and administrative documentation under Government direction.
• Reconcile financial information and investigate discrepancies before reporting.
• Coordinate with designated acquisition or financial personnel.
• Provide analyses and recommendations without performing inherently governmental functions.

Work Location
Bethesda, MD

About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.