XMSTART is looking to add experienced full-time Sr. Budget Analyst to our team, in Chantilly, VA . All positions are 100% Onsite.
This program provides SAO with the experience, knowledge, skills, and talent to implement stable business services.
Requirements
Security Clearance Requirements :
- Active TS / SCI clearance with CI Poly
- Reinvestigation date within 7 years if not an active NRO employee
Education :
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related fieldQualifications :
Minimum 5 years’ experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or related roles within the IC or DoD environmentStrong understanding of DoD / NRO budget and acquisition practices, including SAP financial processesProficiency in financial systems, execution tools, and reporting platforms used by NROExcellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skillsExperience in preparing high-level financial reports, justifications, and executive presentationsResponsibilities :
Support financial and budgetary activities for Special Access Programs (SAP) using NRO business practices and SAO-unique processes in compliance with DoD / NRO Budget Acquisition standardsCreate and track funding documents, RCAs, and external agency funding actions using the NRO execution toolTrack commitment, obligation, and expenditure of funds throughout acquisition / appropriation lifecycle with execution tools and tailored SAP practicesGenerate monthly budget execution reviews and provide SAP and non-SAP level financial documentationAssist in development and coordination of annual SAP budgets for groups and / orACQ / MSA-coded effortsCreate, update, and analyze SAP / MSA spend plans; recommend adjustments based on forecast plansCollaborate with Budget Officers for accurate financial reporting aligned with NRO business policiesReview BLI requests in compliance with NRO policies including CLINs, Appropriations, ETs, and BOCsSupport development of IPBS, CBJB, IPOM, and CJB submissions including multiple budget excursionsProvide NRO budget execution support including funding actions, reconciliation, and issue resolutionProvide ad hoc support to NRO / BPO inquiries and SAP reporting requirementsUse innovative analysis techniques to perform complex trend analysis across financial data sourcesEvaluate SAO-level execution and ensure alignment with IC / DoD goals and available resourcesPrepare budget summaries, memoranda, issue papers, charts, and talking points for leadershipReview presentations and briefings for action responses; lead cross-SAO budget meetingsConsolidate SAO inputs for performance measure development and reportingRecommend improvements for databases, tools, procedures, and strategies for financial oversightSupport and standardize NRO business processes for SAO budget reviewsMaintain internal controls for monitoring lifecycle commitments and obligationsAnalyze cost performance reports and contract financial status reportsProvide policy compliance guidance for cost accumulation (CAPCO) for all SAO funding actionsAssist with NRO PMP Cost Tools for oversight reviews, ensuring accuracy and regulatory complianceDesired / Preferred Qualifications :
Familiarity with NRO financial databases and PMP Cost ToolsExperience in SAP program financial execution and oversightAdvanced knowledge of BLI, CLINs, BOCs, and related fiscal codes within NRO budgeting practicesXMSTART Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer