Tecolote Research, Inc.

Budget Analyst - Entry/Intermediate/Senior Level

Tecolote Research, Inc. • $90K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, business, or sciences; Master's preferred
  • Experience as a Budget Analyst in the DOD or Intelligence community; NRO experience desired
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to operate financial tools including FIRsT, NExT, NFIS and others
  • Knowledge of IC budgetary principles and acquisition management regulations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required

Responsibilities

  • Draft funding documents to support budget requirements
  • Contribute to the development of auditable annual financial statements for the NRO
  • Establish and monitor obligation and expenditure plans throughout the fiscal year
  • Consolidate the Government Estimate at Completion (GEAC) report for analysis
  • Maintain records of financial updates across various execution years
  • Assist in preparing the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) and Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS)

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence national defense budgets and strategies
  • Support for continuous skill enhancement in financial analysis and budget execution
  • Engagement with legacy DOD and Intelligence community programs
  • Work in a collaborative environment with federal agencies
  • Possibility of domestic travel for professional development
Full Job Description
Overview

At all levels, our Budget Analysts will utilize and enhance their skills in either budget formulation or budget execusion cost estimating and analysis by supporting programs related to the development and acquisition of space vehicles for various legacy programs of the DOD and Intelligence communities. The support and expertise you provide will directly impact the objectives of our national defense and security.

Responsibilities

  • Draft funding documents
  • Support the NRO's continued development of auditable annual financial statements
  • Establish obligation and expenditure plans for active year appropriations, monitor execution throughout the fiscal year, and provide analysis at the requirement, office, sub-project, project or appropriation level, as required
  • Consolidate the Government Estimate at Completion (GEAC) report
  • Maintain accurate record of all financial and programmatic changes across execution years and future years' defense program (FYDP)
  • Provide support in preparation of the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) and the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS)
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $150,000/Year, DOE


Skills Required

The TS/SCI cleared Budget Analyst shall support our Chantilly VA customer with specific tasks including:

  • All levels of experience as a Budget Analyst for DOD, CI and other Government agencies; NRO experience preferred
  • Ability to operate and update NRO's financial tools and systems to include FIRsT, NExT, NFIS, TIER, TALON/STAR, EARL, FTO Tool, FFO Integration Tool (FIT), and other financial systems as required
  • Knowledge of IC budgetary principles and procedures
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
  • Some domestic travel may be required
  • Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning practices and procedures, and Acquisition Program Baseline development and PMPs


Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS) with ability to upgrade to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and pass a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph. Desired clearance: Active (TS) / (SCI) clearance and ability to pass a (CI) polygraph

Education Required: Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, finance, engineering, business, accounting or the sciences. In lieu of 4 year degree, additional years of experience many be considered. Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance REQUIRED (existing CI poly preferred but can be obtained)

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

About Tecolote Research, Inc.

Tecolote Research, Inc. is a private defense contractor that provides engineering and analysis services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Tecolote Research specializes in cost estimating, financial management, and program management services. The company has worked on a variety of defense projects, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and the Trident missile system.
Learn more about Tecolote Research, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+14%
Revenue
$150 million

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