Budget Analyst

Talentify; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense at Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Budget Analyst within the CES personnel system. The role supports USCYBERCOM budgeting, reporting, and fiscal planning, with access to sensitive information and the requirement for a TS clearance.

Responsibilities include budget execution, reconciliations with DFAS, multi-year funding planning, and coordination with funding managers. Occasional travel and after-hours work may be required as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Background investigation may be required for suitability/fitness.
• Three year trial/probation may be required.
• Must obtain and maintain TOP SECRET SCI clearance.
• Subject to Testing Designated Position (TDP) under drug-testing program.
• NSA personnel security requirements per Policy 5-1.
• Travel up to 10% via military/commercial aircraft.
• May be recalled to duty or work outside normal hours, including evenings/weekends/holidays.
• Must comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Budget Analyst in USCYBERCOM J83 Comptroller Division.
• Monitor execution of current year budget and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Reconcile ledgers with DFAS Funds Distribution Systems and end-of-month reports.
• Develop a consolidated budget reflecting multi-year funding needs.
• Analyze policies and reports for budgeting impact at major subordinate command.
• Maintain contact with funding managers on funding status and supplemental funds.
• Assist in submitting budgetary documentation and inform senior officials of impacts.

Job description

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at Fort Meade, MD.

Duties

• Serve as Budget Analyst in the USCYBERCOM J83 Comptroller Division.
• Monitor execution of current year budget, activities and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Reconcile the appropriations control ledgers with the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) Funds Distribution Systems and Division end of month reports to ensure their accuracy.
• Develop a consolidated budget that reflects the balanced, multi-year funding needs of USCYBERCOM.
• Analyze policies, guidance, and reports to understand their meaning and impact to the major subordinate command's budget planning and execution.
• Maintain continuous contacts with funding managers for the purpose of advising on the service cyber component’s changing funding status, the known requirements for supplemental funds, and the timely release of funds.
• Participate in the submission of budgetary documentation and assures items of interest are presented to ensure senior officials are cognizant of the impact within the Region.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the civilian drug-testing program. Please see "Additional Information" for full details.
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft up to 10% of the time.
• The incumbent may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
• Incumbent is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of the Financial Management Level 2 certification program.