Budget Analyst - SME

Markon is seeking a Financial Services Budget Execution Voucher Analyst - SME who will be indispensable in driving the success of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process from our client's location in McLean, VA.

 

The Budget Analyst - SME is tasked with the intricate responsibility of developing, executing, and meticulously monitoring budgets, the candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal allocation of financial resources. This role requires a multifaceted approach to financial management, combining in-depth analysis with rigorous oversight of transactions and vouchers.

• Conduct thorough reviews of transactions and vouchers across multiple financial systems to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and full compliance with fiscal law, Federal Travel Regulations, and customer-specific policies.
• Develop and deliver a weekly report summarizing transaction activity, including total volume, identified errors or returned items, root causes, and recommended solutions to improve accuracy and inform future guidance.
• Demonstrated familiarity with processing a wide range of voucher types, including manual vouchers, travel expense transfers, advance due date adjustments, and other time-sensitive payments, as well as transactions related to training, POV usage, and third-party vendors.
• Respond to taskers related to voucher review, providing timely, accurate analysis and resolution in accordance with established policies and deadlines.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with current policies and processes.
• Perform detailed reviews of financial vouchers and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Assist in crafting comprehensive spending plans and closely monitor financial execution activities. Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions.
• Support budget program execution, ensuring alignment with available resources and provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget.
• Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy. Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization.
• Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the customer's offices, components, and NIP programs.
• Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
• Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements, facilitating seamless financial transactions. Resolve outstanding financial obligations and undelivered orders proficiently.
• Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements and addressing process-related inquiries.
• Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component. Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information.
• Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups.

Required:

• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
  Typically requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics; demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position.
• A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.
• Experience with budget execution, especially as it pertains to vouchers including travel, expenses, lodging, etc.
• Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

USD $160,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays