Budget Analyst, Senior - TS/SCI

OBXtek; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401K matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

OBXtek is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to support SAF/AQX at Headquarters Pentagon. The role involves managing budget documentation, tracking program costs, and analyzing financial data to support the Air Force's acquisition planning.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in business and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. A robust benefits package is offered, along with an equal opportunity work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant acquisition experience in a System Program Office or Air Force Headquarters.
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required.
• Proficiency with computer-based communication/office IT tools, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review budget documentation material and analyze recommendations.
• Track program cost and funding data through PPBE cycles.
• Perform analyses of program funding for all PPBE phases.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Public speaking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master's degree in business or related discipline

Tools

ABIDES

Program & Budget Enterprise System (PBES)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OBXtek is currently looking for a Senior Budget Analyst to support SAF/AQX at Headquarters Pentagon.

SAF/AQX serves as the Air Force’s focal point for integrated acquisition planning, execution, and oversight, providing expert advice to senior Department of the Air Force (DAF) leadership, the Service Acquisition Executive (SAE), Program Executive Officers (PEOs), and Program Managers (PMs). The office supports programming, budgeting, acquisition reporting, and reform initiatives while overseeing critical Defense Industrial Base (DIB) activities, including Government‑Owned Contractor‑Operated (GOCO) facilities and Defense Production Act (DPA) efforts. SAF/AQX also functions as the acquisition domain functional CIO, leading enterprise architecture, data strategy, and business systems that enable informed, synchronized decision‑making across the Air Force acquisition enterprise.

This position is onsite at the Pentagon 5 days per week.

Tasks

• Reviewing budget documentation material and analyzing and developing recommendations and reports on the financial and budgeting aspects of the programs.
• Tracking program cost and funding data through the PPBE cycles, reviewing and interpreting programmatic data, and preparing cost‑related inputs for required reports.
• Performing analyses of program funding for all PPBE phases and other budget exercises.
• Tracking and assessing resource allocation options and identifying possible impacts of proposed funding positions.
• Researching and analyzing program funding and execution trends data from sources such as the EVMS and identify issues, recommend solutions.
• Recommending changes to funding documentation to ensure standardization and compliance with requirements and making recommendations for process improvement.
• Utilizing Air Force financial software, automated databases, standard office application software, and database tools. (ABIDES, Program & Budget Enterprise System (PBES), ASARS, AFM, CRIS, IDECS, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Updating data in Air Force budget and execution plan preparation databases.
• Tracking and researching financial regulations and policies.
• Analyzing budgeting and financial processes associated with Air Force PPBE.
• Supporting LCC and other program cost‑estimating efforts including disseminating information for international partners and FMS.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in business or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant acquisition (programs of record) experience in a System Program Office and/or Air Force Headquarters.
• Must be proficient in all computer‑based communication/office IT tools, to include the following Microsoft (MS) Office Suite - Word, Power Point, SharePoint, Excel, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro).
• Must have the ability to learn new software/office IT tools as needed in a timely manner.
• Must be proficient in public speaking capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person and online, and giving presentations.

Work Experience Substitutions

• 12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.
• BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move or traverse throughout a large, secure facility and between multiple work areas.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists and fingers.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement program and much more.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.