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Job Description:
The pivotal role of the Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst is indispensable in driving the success of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process. Tasked with the intricate responsibility of developing, formulation, executing, and meticulously monitoring budgets, the candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal allocation of financial resources. This involves a multifaceted approach, including conducting detailed analysis of financial data to identify trends, monitor spend plans, and provide insights, thereby contributing significantly to strategic decision-making.
Part of this role lies with the core responsibility of overseeing the development, execution, and vigilant monitoring of budgets, spend plans, contracts, and financial commitments. These efforts are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of a directorate/component/office's financial operations. Success in this position hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the Intelligence Community's (IC) financial execution process, coupled with an adept handling of intricate details related to financial management, expenditure forecasting, and fiscal oversight.
Beyond foundational budget execution tasks, the Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst is charged with navigating complex financial landscapes to optimize both financial and resource utilization. This involves conducting thorough analyses, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies that enhance fiscal efficiency and accountability.
Moreover, Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst assumes a crucial role as a key liaison between various government stakeholders, fostering clear communication and collaboration to ensure the alignment of financial plans with organizational priorities. This collaborative approach extends to engaging with internal components and offices to streamline processes, address challenges, and cultivate a culture of transparency and accountability.
The Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst will also actively contribute to the formulation, support, and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget. This responsibility extends beyond traditional budgetary tasks, encompassing a strategic mindset to align financial resources with the overarching goals and objectives of the NIP. The role demands a keen ability to analyze and synthesize complex financial data, enabling informed decision-making and resource allocation in alignment with IC and organizational priorities.
In addition to direct budgetary responsibilities, the candidate will engage in collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, fostering effective communication and coordination. This involves working closely with government stakeholders to understand their financial needs, providing insights, and ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies. The Financial Services Budget Formulation & Execution Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert, staying up-to-date on relevant legislative and financial appropriation and authorization changes that may impact budgetary considerations for the IC.
This comprehensive and multifaceted position presents a unique opportunity for a qualified Budget Formulation and Execution Analyst to contribute to the financial resilience and success of their customer within the dynamic landscape of the Intelligence Community. If you are a seasoned financial professional with a passion for optimizing financial processes and possess adeptness in navigating the complexities of budget formulation and execution, we invite you to apply to our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget.
- Assist in crafting comprehensive spend plans and closely monitor financial execution activities.
- Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions.
- 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, component, and NIP programs.
- Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
- Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating customer participation in necessary processes.
- Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements.
- 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.
- Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews.
- Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
- Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component.
- Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of the budget, ensuring balance across various functions and disciplines.
- 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.
- Collaborate closely with USG and IC partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component.
- Generate budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals.
- Aid in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.
- Contribute to the development of budget analysis, financial data calls, and portfolio reviews.
- Aid the customer in developing and evaluating fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
- Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.
- Support the development and production of the CBJB National Intelligence Program missions of interest, special topics, and related sections.
- Generate talking points, briefings, products, reports, and congressional directed action responses pertaining to the NIP, delivering these to large interagency forums and working groups.
- Assess the IC budget across cross-functional areas and disciplines.
- Participate in the full cycle of intelligence planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with USG and IC partners through large interagency forums and working groups.
- Collect and analyze various financial reports and data calls through strategic portfolio reviews.
- Track congressional legislation and its impacts on the NIP budget.
- Develop standard operating procedures and deliver training to customers.
- Develop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.
Required Qualifications:
- Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
- Typically requires a BA degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics, demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant
- A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.
- Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).
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Original Posting Date:
2024-11-21
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $108,550.00 - $196,225.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level 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.
