Senior DoD Budget & PPBE Analyst

Waypoint Human Capital; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint’s client in Alexandria, VA seeks a Finance/Budget Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering by providing financial management, budget formulation, and program execution support throughout the PPBE process.

The chosen candidate will manage all phases of PPBE, including budget development, program execution, funding management, financial analysis, audit readiness, and senior-level reporting, relying on strong DoD systems knowledge in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, business management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting DoD financial management, budgeting, or PPBE activities.
• Extensive knowledge of PPBE process and DoD budgeting practices.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of PPBE process and budget development.
• Assist in development of POMs and BES.
• Manage internal budget reviews, proposals, and submissions using Excel and financial systems.
• Develop and review budget justification materials (R-Forms, P-Forms).
• Prepare financial analyses and track budget performance and execution trends.
• Create executive-level reports, briefings, and presentations for senior DoD leadership.
• Review SOWs and funding documents for R&D programs.
• Monitor funding releases, obligations, disbursements, and expenditures.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field

Tools

DAI

PPBE systems

Job description

Waypoint’s client in Alexandria, VA seeks a Finance/Budget Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering by providing financial management, budget formulation, and program execution support throughout the PPBE process.

The chosen candidate will manage all phases of PPBE, including budget development, program execution, funding management, financial analysis, audit readiness, and senior-level reporting, relying on strong DoD systems knowledge in a