Local Remote Senior Budget Analyst w/TS - Terrestris Global Solutions

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally?  At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses hire. We are seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do? 

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Senior Budget Analyst at Terrestris do?

We are actively seeking to identify personnel with financial management, budget analysis, and acquisition experience to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of DHS S&T.

What does a typical day look like for a Senior Budget Analyst?

You will:

• Provide preparation and analysis of budget and financial data and preparation of pertinent briefing materials, analysis and entry of financial data, preparation of business resources and financial reports, and business and programmatic support. 
• Provide verification and assessment of budget and financial data, evaluation of compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and support for independent business and financial analysis and reviews.
• Contribute to budget strategy and develop and maintain financial spreadsheets and databases, including budgets and spend plans.
• Monitor and track funding, obligations and schedules; utilize financial databases and reports; provide financial analysis and presentations; support cost proposals and document financial processes. This includes monthly collection and analysis of technical and cost reports from funded contracts.
• Consult client on adjustments to the overall budget in response to budget cuts and shortfalls, opportunities for unplanned funds, and mitigation strategies for schedule changes affecting finances. 
• Gather and consolidate project related financial data from multiple DHS systems (STATS, SharePoint, etc.). 
• Interact with and maintain rapport with other DHS entities, including the Finance and Budget Division (FBD) and Office of Procurement Operations (OPO). 
• Provide professional/technical services in support of acquisition planning through solicitation, award, performance, final payment, and preparation for close-out for the full range of contractual instruments used by Government.
• Advise, develop, and review procurement requests (PRs), contract, and other acquisition packages, including Acquisition Plans (APs), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Justification and Approvals (J&As), Determination and Finding (D&F), etc., ensuring adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
• Provide professional/technical services in support of acquisition planning through solicitation, award, performance, final payment, and preparation for close-out for the full range of contractual instruments used by Government.
• Contribute to project management and oversight of programs, projects, and activities by managing scope, schedule, and budget and interacting with stakeholders internal and external to S&T.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the leader we're looking for if you have:

• Bachelor's and 10+ years of relevant experience or Master's and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applicants selected must be eligible to receive DHS Suitability.

We are extra impressed by folks that:

• Demonstrated strong technical writing skills, targeting both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience writing concise and clear copy according to established standards.
• Experience providing direct or consultant support to major programs or offices which require varying types of strategic and local communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience and proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint) and collaboration sites (Microsoft SharePoint).
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through to project completion.
• Flexibility/Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing consistent and clear communication with program managers and leadership.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or DHS components (e.g., TSA, CBP, FPS, CISA, DNDO/CWMD, USCG, ICE).
• Experience developing communications materials for publication, internet, strategic initiatives, user manuals, training materials, installation guides, functional system descriptions, special reports, white papers, reports, etc.
• Experience creating and managing content on networks and web platforms (e.g. social media).
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing/executing strategic communication plans, initiatives, and campaigns.
• Knowledge and experience with print and electronic media campaigns.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and management.
• Experience providing web publishing support including creating/updating web publishing Standard Operating Procedures, preferably for DHS.
• Candidates with DHS Suitability are strongly preferred.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including 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.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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