Budget Analyst - Noblis

Responsibilities

Are you looking to make a difference in the federal government? Are you looking for a career, not just a “job”? Are you passionate about doing what’s right? Do you have experience and skills in budget management? Then we have a position for you.

The Budget Analyst will be responsible for developing budgets, monitoring and reporting on the status of Information Technology and other projects for a Federal Government Client.  To accomplish this, the Budget Analyst will gather data from financial and contract systems as well as consolidating invoice data.  S/He will exercise excellent spreadsheet and presentation skills to assist in the analysis and communication of project financial status.  The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent problem solving skills and analytical capabilities.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Forecasting expenditures; estimates to complete; estimate at completion
• Conduct variance analysis and explain financial changes to management
• Knowledge of information technology related costs preferred
• Apply consulting and interpersonal skills to a wide range of business situations
• Experience with building Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas and functions
• Interview clients, define budget requirements, develop cost estimates and research data issues
• Design and prepare reports that covey the financial status of IT projects
• Facilitate the procurement process for equipment and services and interact with Supply Management
• Manage projects by facilitating meetings, tracking milestones, risk analysis and building presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Other fields of specialty might be considered. 
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience and capabilities required
• Experience establishing, monitoring, forecasting and reporting project budgets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage projects, report their status relative to: schedule, risk, budget, and issues
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• All candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, ability to solve problems independently, and responsible for meeting deadlines.
• Ability to build briefings that succinctly convey program status and issues
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• The position requires a professional work attitude, ability to communicate openly with management and coworkers, and to work as a team player
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust (US citizenship OR green card holder living in the US for at least 5 years)

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in procurement, consulting, and Information Technology preferred
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle desirable
• Experience working for a government agency or contractor is preferred
• Knowledge of technical domains such as telecommunications, IT hardware, software, and cloud

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.