Budget Analyst

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

Application Question(s):

• What Salary Rate are you seeking?

Work Location: In person