Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst

Program Overview

About The Role

The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst assumes a pivotal role within the IC Chief Financial Officer (IC CFO), playing a critical and multifaceted part in bolstering the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE). In this dynamic position, the candidate will be responsible for an array of essential tasks aimed at ensuring the financial health and strategic alignment of a directorate/component/office financial resource.

A key aspect of the role involves spearheading the development, execution, and meticulous monitoring of budgets tailored to meet both internal and external requirements. This entails a comprehensive understanding of the Intelligence Community’s financial landscape, including intricate details related to resource allocation, budget forecasting, and Congressional appropriations and allocations.

The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst will 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 Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert, staying up-to-date relevant legislative and financial appropriation and authorization changes that may impact budgetary considerations for the IC.
Ultimately, this role requires a dynamic individual who can navigate the financial intricacies of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the IC; contribute strategically to budget formulation objectives and goals of the organization; and collaborate effectively to ensure the financial resilience and success of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process.

If you are a seasoned IC financial professional with a passion for contributing to the strategic financial health of an organization and are adept at navigating the complexities of IC budget formulation, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component.
• Support budget program execution, ensuring alignment with available resources and programmatic goals.
• 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 impact 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Requires a BA degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics; demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.
• Proven expertise of government budget formulation activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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