Mission‑Driven Budget Analyst for Defense Programs

ARServices Limited; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

ARServices is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) RD Nuclear Technologies Directorate. The role focuses on PPBE documentation, budget execution, and financial analytics to support mission-critical national security programs.

You will develop spend plans, track expenditures, and maintain dashboards in Microsoft Power BI while advising leadership on financial risks and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Financial Management, or related field; and/or 5+ years managing projects and financials.
• Minimum of 5 years in financial analysis and management.
• Experience managing budget execution, spend plans, and burn rate processes.
• Knowledge of Government accounting policy and regulation, including DoD FMR, FAR, and OMB Circular A-123.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and time management skills.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ability to quickly learn new IT systems and software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and preparation of PPBE, POM, and BES documentation.
• Develop annual spend plans, budget plans, and budget justification documents.
• Compile and monitor division and department obligations and expenditures.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual financial documents and reports.
• Track, analyze, and resolve division Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and unsourced requirements (URRs).
• Assist with purchase request packages for commitment submissions and contract awards.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of financial dashboards created in Microsoft Power BI.
• Track and report updates on project and portfolio financial performance to departmental leadership.
• Advise on financial management risks and budget execution to support mission‑aligned delivery of R&D capabilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget planning

Financial analysis

PPBE process

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Time management

DoD policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

DIA tools: DAI

CAT

SMART

EDA

WAWF

JICAP

Job description

ARServices is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) RD Nuclear Technologies Directorate. The role focuses on PPBE documentation, budget execution, and financial analytics to support mission-critical national security programs.

You will develop spend plans, track expenditures, and maintain dashboards in Microsoft Power BI while advising leadership on financial risks and performance.