FINANCE & BUDGET ANALYST

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Position is contingent upon award. Requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly prior to consideration. Join a high-impact team supporting strategic financial planning and analysis for mission-critical government programs. In this role, you'll provide expert financial insight and support across a broad spectrum of activities-from capital planning and life cycle cost estimating to risk analysis and compliance. As a trusted advisor to program leadership, you'll help translate complex financial requirements into actionable, budget-aligned strategies that drive results and ensure alignment with federal regulations. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive financial and data analysis to support federal capital planning, investment control (CPIC), life cycle cost estimating (LCCE), and benefit-risk assessments. Develop and maintain multi-year strategic financial plans aligned with agency goals and funding profiles. Prepare detailed cost estimates and budget justifications to support program execution and decision-making. Translate financial requirements into executable budgets while ensuring compliance with agency-specific and OMB standards. Assess programs, products, and procedures for alignment with applicable federal financial regulations and best practices. Track progress and manage deliverables to ensure timely completion of all financial tasks and reporting milestones. Provide clear, actionable financial updates through well-crafted reports and presentations to stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a federal or government contracting environment. Active TS/SCI with CI Poly prior to consideration Core Competencies Strategic Time Management - Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced government setting. Decision-Making - Capable of making data-driven decisions that balance risk, cost, and mission outcomes. Problem Solving - Demonstrated ability to think critically and develop solutions that comply with regulatory requirements while meeting program needs. Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data to non-financial audiences. Preferred Experience Familiarity with OMB Circular A-11, FAR, and other federal budget and procurement policies. Experience working with government financial systems or tools (e.g., PPBE, CPIC tools, Earned Value Management). Prior work with federal agencies or DoD components. Experiences with working with Treasury are highly desired. Security Clearance Top Secret/SCI/CI Poly required prior to consideration