Job Description

Senior Budget Analyst

Cetechs is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to provide expert financial and analytical support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically assisting Region 4 of the Federal Protective Service (FPS).

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Analyze, track, and monitor accounting functions in the Federal Financial Management System (FFMS).

Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to diverse financial management tasks.

Reclassify expenditures and reconcile financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Review and analyze financial and budgetary expenditures to support data-driven decisions.

Retrieve and analyze financial data using standard statistical methods and tools.

Assist with the consolidation of funding requests and verification of cost estimates against PSO contract exhibits.

Draft and submit reprogramming documents and reclassification requests for supervisory review and approval.

Track and analyze the status of funds, including the expenditure and disbursement of financial resources.

Support the validation, reconciliation, and certification of accounting records and undelivered orders.

Assist in preparing accurate responses for audits and agency documentation requests.

Administrative and Analytical Functions

Provide administrative and analytical support to FPS senior leadership in managing regional programs and operational budgets.

Review documentation from accounting, procurement, vendors, and program offices to determine appropriate closing actions.

Assist in developing modern business methods, performance measurements, and best practice recommendations to improve DHS processes.

Support special projects initiated by financial and senior management teams in Region 4.

Draft reports, graphs, tables, and other business documents; perform editing, calculations, and data retrieval tasks with accuracy and timeliness.

Communicate clearly and effectively with various levels of federal management, contractors, and field offices.

Work with government budget officers to help resolve account discrepancies and ensure timely and accurate invoicing processes.

Provide well-organized written and verbal updates, presentations, and statistical summaries.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) with at least 24 semester hours in finance, accounting, or quantitative methods.

Minimum of four (4) years of active experience in federal financial policy, procedures, and systems, including familiarity with financial management programs and regulatory guidelines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, Excel (intermediate level), and PowerPoint.

Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.

Ability to conduct thorough online research and synthesize findings clearly.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in handling complex financial datasets and documentation.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
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Work Location: In person