Job Description
Job Description
Position Information:
BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Senior Budget Specialist to join our team of dynamic professionals. This candidate will provide critical support in the areas of budget execution, budget formulation, acquisitions, and financial processes/reporting. This candidate must have the ability to be on-site in Washington, D.C. as needed (expectation is 2-3 days/week). We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!
Essential Functions
- Budget Execution: Support budget execution activities, including monitoring commitments, obligations, and expenditures, reconciling financial data, and preparing reports to track budgetary performance and compliance.
- Budget Formulation: Assist in the formulation of budget proposals, providing input and analysis to support the development of budget justifications, resource allocation decisions, and funding requests. Additionally, leverage Microsoft PowerBI to visualize and communicate financial insights effectively.
- Acquisitions: Support the acquisitions team is monitoring and reconciling invoices, IPACs, and preparing reports to track upcoming contract actions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including federal agency executives and project team members, to gather information, provide financial analysis and recommendations, and support decision-making processes.
- Spend Plan Management: Manage spend plans and track the status of funds, monitoring budget execution against established plans and identifying variances for remedial action or reallocation as necessary
Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a budget / financial analyst supporting a federal agency.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience developing dashboards and reports using Microsoft PowerBI.
- Active public trust clearance or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Desired Knowledge/Skills
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Previous experience supporting operating plans, budget execution, and budget formulation, preferably in a federal agency or government contractor environment.
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
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Experience drafting budget preparation guidance and templates.
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Experience with federal agency budgetary practices, preferably the Department of Commerce or its component agencies.
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Ability to work independently.
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Strong problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work under pressure.
BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.