Senior DoD Budget & PPBE Strategist

Waypoint Human Capital; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint’s client seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in budget formulation, analysis, and execution across the PPBE process. The role requires DoD budgeting expertise and active clearance, with on-site work in Alexandria, VA.

The candidate will handle budget development, program execution, funding management, and senior-level reporting, using DoD financial systems and Excel-based tools to drive efficiency

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting DoD financial management, budgeting, or PPBE activities.
• Extensive knowledge of the PPBE process.
• Experience supporting budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial reporting.
• Experience developing and reviewing budget exhibits, justification materials, and supporting documentation.
• Experience monitoring funding execution, obligations, disbursements, and expenditure tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, reports, and financial recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the DoD PPBE process.
• Assist in developing POMs and BES.
• Manage internal budget reviews, change proposals, and budget submissions using Excel and financial systems.
• Develop and review budget justification materials (R-Forms, P-Forms).
• Prepare financial analyses and evaluate program performance and execution trends.
• Create reports, briefings, and presentations for senior DoD leadership.
• Review SOWs and funding documentation for R&D programs.
• Monitor funding releases, obligations, disbursements, and expenditure tracking.
• Prepare and support PPBE documentation (R1–R4, Budget Issue Papers, Program Decision Memorandums).
• Participate in Mid-Year Reviews and PPBE-related meetings.
• Support process improvement to enhance financial operations and transparency.
• Process financial transactions within DAI and related systems.
• Support audit readiness efforts and data calls from DoD leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

PPBE knowledge

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Waypoint’s client seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in budget formulation, analysis, and execution across the PPBE process. The role requires DoD budgeting expertise and active clearance, with on-site work in Alexandria, VA.

The candidate will handle budget development, program execution, funding management, and senior-level reporting, using DoD financial systems and Excel-based tools to drive efficiency