Budget Analyst

Peraton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst to support critical National Security programs. This role involves developing, executing, and monitoring budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals within the Intelligence Community. The successful candidate will analyze complex financial data, support the National Intelligence Program budget formulation, and create detailed reports and briefings for various stakeholders. With a strong focus on resource allocation and budget forecasting, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while enjoying enhanced benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized health coverage

25 days of PTO annually

Attractive bonus plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in government budgeting, especially within the Intelligence Community.
• Proven expertise in budget formulation and execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Support budget program execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Generate budget reports and assist in strategic planning.

Skills

Government Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Budget Forecasting

Resource Allocation

Intelligence Community Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Experience

Tools

Budget Management Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA (4 years of relevant experience can be exchanged for degree requirements).
• A minimum of 7-10 years experience in government budgeting, with 3-5 years within the Intelligence Community.
• Proven expertise in government budget formulation activities and familiarity with the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits for employees on this critical National Security program, including heavily subsidized coverage for employees and dependents, 25 days of PTO annually (up to a PTO cap), and eligibility for an attractive bonus plan.

Role Overview:

The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst plays a pivotal role within the organization, supporting the IPPBE process. The candidate will be responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring budgets to ensure financial health and strategic alignment of resources within a directorate, component, or office.

This role involves understanding the financial landscape of the Intelligence Community, including resource allocation, budget forecasting, and Congressional appropriations and allocations.

The analyst will support the formulation, support, and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget, aligning financial resources with organizational goals. The role requires analyzing complex financial data to enable informed decision-making and resource allocation aligned with IC priorities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support budget program execution, ensuring alignment with resources and goals.
• Generate budget reports for various offices and programs, including funding summaries.
• Assist in budget exercises, strategic planning, and preparing narratives and inputs for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB).
• Support the development of the CBJB and related documentation.
• Create briefings, reports, and responses for interagency forums and congressional inquiries.
• Track legislation impacting the NIP budget.