National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · 4 months ago
Budget Analyst - Full Performance
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $157K/yrThe National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has been a leader in space-based intelligence and reconnaissance for over sixty years. The Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in enabling the development and procurement of mission systems by managing financial resources and preparing budget justification materials.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing work in all phases of budget administration, including formulation of budgets to support plans, programs and activities; execution of budgets; and, presenting and justifying budget estimates
Performing budget execution through development of program spend plans, creation of funding documents, monitoring/analysis of contractor performance providing assessments/recommendations to management
Preparing multi-year program funding strategies through budget formulation, consistent with program cost estimates, in support of future budget requests
Effectively communicating analysis of issues, conducting research, and drafting or coordinating recommendations to address budgetary challenges
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen
You must be 18 years of age or older
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
Highly desired: a Bachelor's Degree in a related occupation (business, finance, etc.). A PhD in a related occupation is qualifying for the GG-11 level, or you may qualify based on experience
Experience with the federal budget process such as budget execution/budget formulation, and justification that demonstrates knowledge of commonly used budget methods, processes, procedures, and regulations
Experience using financial databases and systems, and spreadsheets to accomplish budget-related tasks
Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume
This position requires DoW Financial Management Level III certification. The employee will be allotted 24 months in which to achieve the Financial Management certification requirement in accordance with DoW Directive 5118.03 and section 1599d of Title 10, USC
Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment
Benefits
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Company
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the leading agency in charge of America’s space-based intelligence systems.
Founded in 1961
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