Business Analyst Operations Manager - TS/SCI

Cherokee Federal; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS), part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst – Operations Manager to lead PPBE budgeting and execution for IM/IT programs in DoD environments.

This senior analyst role requires extensive PPBE/POM experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to coordinate with Army/DNI stakeholders and major federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience with PPBE and POM processes in defense or federal programs.
• Strong financial analysis skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of budget execution and funding request processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of multi-year IM/IT programs and submit requirements into POM/IPBS.
• Coordinate with HQDA, DAMI-IM, and DAMI-RI to justify major IM/IT resource programs across Army, DIA, ODNI, and DoD.
• Analyze and develop IM/IT budgets for mission support, operations, maintenance, travel, and personnel costs.
• Monitor spend plans, evaluate funding requests (OMA, OPA, UFR, OCO), and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Serve as liaison to Army HQ, DIA, ODNI, and other national agencies on resource management issues.
• Interpret new budgetary legislation and guidance and advise leadership on impacts to Army resources.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

PPBE & POM experience

Financial analysis

Budget execution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree in finance (preferred)

Tools

GFEBS

DoD IT initiatives familiarity

Job description

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen to qualify.

The Business Analyst – Operations Manager serves as a senior program analyst and subject matter expert in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) within the Headquarters U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Office. This role leads efforts in resource planning, budget development, and program execution for Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) programs under both the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) and National Intelligence Program (NIP).

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Business Analyst – Operations Manager: 155-170K

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Business Analyst – Operations Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Lead development of multi-year IM/IT intelligence programs and submit requirements into Program Objective Memorandum (POM)/IPBS builds.
• Coordinate with HQDA, DAMI-IM, and DAMI-RI to justify and defend major IM/IT resource programs across Army, DIA, ODNI, and DoD.
• Analyze and develop IM/IT budgets for mission support, operations, maintenance, travel, and personnel costs.
• Monitor execution of spend plans, evaluate funding requests (OMA, OPA, UFR, OCO), and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Serve as liaison to Army HQ, DIA, ODNI, and other national agencies on resource management issues.
• Interpret new budgetary legislation and guidance and advise leadership on impacts to Army intelligence resources.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Business Analyst – Operations Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field.
• 10+ years of PPBE and POM experience, preferably with Army IT programming.
• Strong analytical and financial skills; attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Master’s degree in finance or related field and 6+ years of directly relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with IC/DoD IT initiatives, GFEBS, and federal financial management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of performance management, Army/DoD transformation initiatives, and budget execution preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

• Senior Program Analyst
• Senior Budget Analyst
• Senior Cost Analyst
• Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
• Budgeting
• Program Management
• Cost Control
• Fiscal Planning

Legal Disclaimer:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our affirmative action and equal opportunity employer statement, and accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.