10 years of financial management experience in DoD or Intelligence Community
Strong analytical skills in DoD budget planning and execution
Thorough understanding of federal budget processes for DoD/IC
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Expertise in financial management tools such as Advana and PowerBI
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance
Responsibilities
Manage budget execution analysis and coordination with leadership and partners
Prepare and transmit funding documents across multiple streams
Analyze program spend plans and develop decision-making tools
Lead reviews of resource utilization to identify issues
Draft impact statements for budget shortfalls and recommendations
Maintain financial execution data for organizational tools
Monitor and forecast spending across projects and components
Support unfunded request process and requirement validation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to support employee success
Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented culture focused on collaborative problem solving
Full Job Description
Overview
Tecolote is a trusted independent advisor providing consulting, analytics, and digital solutions to senior leadership and Federal government executives supporting the National Security mission. As an Analyst, you will be the go-to person for large-scale DoD acquisition programs. We are looking for motivated teammates who thrive in fast paced, dynamic settings and can help our customers tackle some of their most pressing challenges. At Tecolote, we're committed to the success of our employees. We believe that a challenging environment and an enthusiastic culture, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package allow our employees to reach their full potential and attain their professional goals.
Responsibilities
Provide on-site classified budget execution management and analysis through coordination with organization leadership, project officers, and external partners
Prepare, coordinate, and transmit funding documents from multiple funding streams and appropriations across numerous partner organizations
Conduct analysis of program spend plans and component requirements, develop reporting and real-time decision tools, and identify reconciliation recommendations
Lead recurring reviews of resource utilization to identify, mitigate, and remedy issues that might impact the program's overall objectives
Draft impact statements for budget shortfalls and/or opportunities to support fiscal-oriented decisions; identify trade-offs within program budget to support must-pays
Manage collection, validation, and update of financial execution data to budget execution databases and other customized organizational decision-support tools
Monitor and forecast spending on program-, project-, and component-level in recurring reports; modify database queries and reports to meet analytical demands
Provide analysis, produce briefing materials, and generate documentation for wide array of projects and contracts to support government clients
Assist unfunded request (UFR) process with drafting and tracking requirements
Provide key support in development and implementation of a requirement validation and prioritization process for the program office
Author memorandums and position papers on a variety of technical, procedural, and policy financial topics for senior-level audience
Skills Required
10 years of practical experience in Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) financial management tools, products, and decision support
Analytical expertise with DoD budget planning; obligation and expenditure plans; execution monitoring through fiscal year; and reporting to Higher Headquarters
Extensive knowledge of federal budget process and lifecycle for DoD/IC acquisition and/or sustainment program; federal travel and government purchase card policy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Confident communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Expertise with Advana, CCaR, DEAMS, PIEE (WAWF/EDA), and PowerBI
Competency with ASARS, DoD EDS, DTS, IDECS, SAFES, and AF accounting procedures
Obtain/maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
Daily, on-site work in DoD Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
Consent to Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph is preferred
U.S. citizenship
Open until filled
Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000/Year, DOE
Education
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, 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.
