Budget Analyst

Tecolote Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Huntsville, AL team. You will translate problem-solving and forecasting skills into structured program budgets and analyses for critical DoD programs.

The role requires an extensive background in DoD acquisition finances, space program budgeting, and data-driven decision support. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in math, business or related field required.
• Minimum nine years in DoD Acquisition Financial Management or Budget Analysis.
• Space program experience and range/launch funding experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DoD funding regulations and MRTFB/RBA concepts.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and advise senior leadership on budget propriety.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming customer funding and requirements for high visibility programs; budget and analyze finances.
• Review and compile data from financial systems for formal budget presentations.
• Analyze and promote improvements in RBA policies to use resources efficiently.
• Serve as a financial analyst for budget portfolios, forecasts, and related information.
• Support POM development, Budget Execution Reviews, and financial management reviews.
• Prepare response strategies to avoid budget cuts; revise allocations as needed.
• Provide expert analysis and reconciliation of budgets across years.
• Advise leadership on budget propriety and regulatory guidance.

Skills

DoD Acquisition Finance

Budget Analysis

Financial Planning

Data Analysis

Forecasting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Team Collaboration

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in math, business/economics, finance, accounting, engineering, or statistics

Tools

FM-Suite

CCaR

Wide Area Workflow

myInvoice

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

We're looking for talented individuals to join our Huntsville, AL team who can translate your problem-solving acumen, mathematical forecasting skills, and data analytic background into a well structured product. At Tecolote Research we offer first class benefits, a competitive salary, collaborative and innovative work environments, along with opportunities for growth and development. Plus, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about "Supporting our nation's most critical programs".

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming customer funding and requirements for high visibility commercial launch providers, perform budgeting, and financial analysis vital to the fiscal integrity of operations
• Review, analyze, and compile data from various financial systems in support of formal presentations of budgets
• Analyze, evaluate, and promote improvements in Reimbursable Budget Authority (RBA) policies and processes to utilize resources more efficiently on the Eastern Range (ER)
• Serves as a financial analyst responsible for analyzing and formulating the budget portfolios, budget forecasts, processes, and/or related budget information for the O&M appropriation
• Provide budget expertise and research to support POM development, Budget Execution Reviews, and other financial management and execution reviews
• Prepare response strategies to avoid potential budget cuts; may require revisions to budget allocations and reprogramming actions
• Expert analysis and reconciliation of current, prior, and cancelling year budgets
• Advise senior leadership of budget propriety, new start implications and compliance with other legal and DoD regulatory guidance

Skills Required

• A minimum nine (9) years of DoD Acquisition Financial Management and or Budget Analysis experience to include a minimum of five (5) years working in a space program environment
• Launch and Range acquisition and execution experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of government or corporate accounting; familiarization with government funding policies and regulations; Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations
• Experience with Space and/or Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and RBA funding and reimbursable charging guidelines
• Ability to select and apply a variety of standard or new analytical methods/techniques to budgetary processes and special studies
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to recognize issues, project potential effects, prepare summary reports of findings/conclusions, and provide recommendations or courses of actions
• Ability to identify areas of funding shortfalls and excesses and propose re-programming/re-phasing actions as needed
• Experience with DFAS and the following tools and systems: FM-Suite, CCaR, Wide Area Workflow, myInvoice, PowerBI, and Excel
• Minimum Secret Clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Education: Bachelor's degree in math, business/economics, finance, accounting, engineering, or statistics is required

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote's generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.