ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC provides information security, enterprise architecture, software development and health IT solutions to federal government customers. Our employees embrace innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous, standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices. We are seeking a
Budget Analyst on site at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Washington, DC.
Work arrangement: Onsite (99 New York Ave, Washington DC)
Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance. Active Secret or TS clearance preferred.
Requirements:- 5+ years of relevant experience
- BS/BA degree preferred / HS is a must
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, a must.
- Experience in cost analysis, program financial analysis and/or general accounting reconciliation
- Ability to communicate financial information efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment while independently managing special projects and initiatives.
- Ability to demonstrate creativity in problem-solving and think strategically about the big picture.
- Must meet citizenship requirements and have the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret government clearance. Interim/Active Secret or Top Secret desired.
- Successfully complete a government issues background investigation.
Responsibilities:- Provide advice, assistance, and guidance to program managers and Bureau officials for assigned areas on all aspects of the allocation, use, and control of appropriated funds.
- Prepare budget justifications and funding reports.
- Analyze program plans, justifications and information concerning the accomplishment of objectives to determine the validity of assumptions, consistency and adequacy of dollar estimates, and realism of work plan projections.
- Develop and request additional information or further justification on proposed budget levels to adequately justify increases in resources or decreases in certain program areas.
- Analyze new program initiatives and revisions to current programs; and recommend realistic resource and workload levels.
- Assist program officials in developing appropriate justifications and supporting materials, especially when precedents are uncertain, inadequate or lacking, or when unusual difficulties are involved in forecasting resource requirements.
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and presentation of budget estimates.
- Plan and develop presentation materials (e.g., back-up books, detailed questions and answers, charts, graphs, tables, pertinent program revisions, program increases, etc.).
- Participate in the entire process of funds control for assigned areas, to include planning, apportionment, operating plan development, and analysis and forecasting of requirements.
- Gather data and tracks progress of assigned programs; and evaluate status and presents alternatives and recommendations in problem areas.
- Review obligations continually to make early recommendations of necessary reprogramming actions needed to avoid violations of law.
- Review and analyze requests for reallocation of funds by operating officials and recommend appropriate action. Completes all aspects of recommendations for reprogramming once said reallocation is approved.
- Conduct special studies directed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of allocation and expenditure of the Bureau's budgetary resources.
- Make recommendations on ways to improve the utilization of funds which will result in cost savings and effective accomplishment of program objectives.
- Interpret the budgetary aspects of laws, regulations, policies and procedures, especially OMB Circulars A-11 and A-34; provide guidance to other Bureau offices on operating with established authorities; and answer questions on assigned budget material reflecting Bureau policy and corrects technical information.
- Analyze data derived from various Bureau work measurement systems; compare production rates of organizational components with standards; and report significant deviations and trends to management.
- Assist in the preparation of financial status reports, including the preparation of resource and fund projections, and the impact of current trends on Bureau limitations and/or ceilings established by legislative or administrative policy.
- Employ customer service concepts to established policies, goals, and work priorities.
- Provide new approaches to improving work practices and services provided; and have a high proficiency in MS Excel.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
