Strategic Budget Analyst for DoD Programs

Synectic Solutions, Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) provides support for Navy aviation programs and related financial operations. This role focuses on budgeting, cost estimation, and financial reporting to inform program decisions and funding actions.

You will interact with government customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and timely briefs. Ideal candidates bring DoD financial management experience, a strong grasp of PPBE and related policies, and proficiency with Navy

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline and Active Secret security clearance.
• 3 to 10 years of experience performing duties similar to the functional description.
• 2 years of Department of the Navy financial management experience, including business program financial analysis, FMS support, cost estimates, program status reports, DoW FMR, FAR, PPBE, procurement policies, FMS case documents, obligation and expenditure phasing plans, and use of Navy financial systems such as NERP, DSAMS, MISIL, or similar tools.
• Ability to work effectively with government, military, and contractor stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional briefs, reports, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Review budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Analyze budgeting, accounting, obligation, and expenditure reports to identify trends, risks, and execution issues.
• Support development of cost estimates, spend plans, program financial summaries, and budget exhibits.
• Assist with obligation and expenditure phasing plans and monitor execution against funding profiles.
• Support financial analysis for business programs, including FMS-related activities when applicable.
• Assist with FMS case financial documentation, case execution tracking, and funding status updates.
• Use Navy or DoW financial systems to research funding data, reconcile information, and support financial reporting.
• Prepare financial inputs for briefs, reports, data calls, meetings, and program reviews.
• Coordinate with program management, financial management, contracting, and logistics personnel to resolve funding questions.
• Maintain financial tracking tools and ensure data is current, accurate, and ready for government review.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Briefing preparation

Government/contractor coordination

Education

BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline

Associate's degree with substitution

Tools

NERP

DSAMS

MISIL

Job description

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) provides support for Navy aviation programs and related financial operations. This role focuses on budgeting, cost estimation, and financial reporting to inform program decisions and funding actions.

You will interact with government customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and timely briefs. Ideal candidates bring DoD financial management experience, a strong grasp of PPBE and related policies, and proficiency with Navy