SUMMARY
A Budget Analyst III provides senior-level budget analysis and financial management support to an Army client operating in a fast-paced, headquarters-level environment. Manages complex funding portfolios, supports budget execution and planning activities across the full Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and delivers timely financial insight to inform senior leadership decisions. Engages directly with Requirement Owners, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Acquisition team, other budget analysts, and senior-level stakeholders to align funding strategies, resolve execution issues, and ensure compliance with federal appropriations law and DoD financial policy.
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who anticipates issues before they arise, takes initiative without waiting to be directed, and brings a genuine team-first mindset to every engagement. This role demands both technical precision and the interpersonal agility required to operate effectively across a broad, senior stakeholder network. This position is onsite in Arlington, VA.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Secret security clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property. U.S. Citizenship.
- Onsite work required in Arlington, VA. High-tempo environment with recurring deadlines tied to the Army and DoD budget cycle.
- Strong working knowledge of federal budgeting, appropriations law, and DoD/Army financial regulations.
- Expert-level knowledge of the DoD PPBE process and Army budget cycles, including program build, POM development, budget justification, and execution review.
- In-depth familiarity with Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds, including fiscal-year availability, execution rules, obligation and expenditure tracking, and year-end close.
- Prior hands-on experience with the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and cPROBE, the systems used to pull data, track execution, and support budget development.
- Demonstrated experience managing spend plans, tracking obligations and disbursements, and producing execution performance reports.
- Familiarity with reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis tools, and working proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and senior-level stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.
- Proactive: Identifies problems early, raises issues promptly, and drives solutions without waiting to be directed.
- Detail-oriented: Applies disciplined quality-control habits and catches errors, inconsistencies, and gaps before products reach leadership.
- Team player: Collaborative, reliable, and committed to shared mission success over individual recognition.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Leads the preparation of detailed budget submissions, funding justifications, and supporting materials for internal, Army, and DoD reviews.
- Develops and manages complex spend plans; tracks obligations and disbursements; and provides variance analysis and execution performance reporting to leadership.
- Manages and analyzes O&M funds across the fiscal year, advising leadership on execution status, risks, and reprogramming or realignment options.
- Conducts shortfall and unfinanced requirements (UFR) analysis to identify funding gaps and inform resourcing decisions.
- Supports and participates in the full PPBE cycle, including program build, budget justification, execution review, and year-end close activities.
- Supports POM and Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) submissions, including data calls, justification materials, and defense of budget and resource requirements in programming and resourcing forums.
- Extracts and validates data from GFEBS, cPROBE, and other sources, and develops reports that support leadership decisions.
- Engages Requirement Owners to validate funding needs, confirm requirements alignment, and ensure accurate and complete budget documentation.
- Coordinates with the COR to support contract funding actions, track expenditures, and ensure alignment between financial plans and contract execution.
- Coordinates with the Acquisition team to support procurement planning, funding certification, and execution of contracting actions in accordance with appropriations guidance.
- Collaborates with fellow budget analysts to synchronize execution strategies, resolve funding discrepancies, and maintain consistency across the portfolio.
- Engages senior-level stakeholders to communicate financial status, present analysis, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making.
- Conducts comprehensive financial and programmatic analyses, applying descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics techniques, to assess alignment with strategic goals and performance benchmarks.
- Develops cost models, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and business case analyses to support planning and investment decisions.
- Reviews, coordinates, and validates financial instruments such as support agreements (e.g., 7600A/B), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepares executive-level briefings, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate financial performance, risk, and trends clearly.
- Supports forecasting, scenario modeling, and risk assessments tied to budget planning and execution cycles.
- Contributes to standard operating procedures (SOPs), process improvement efforts, and responses to data calls or external reviews.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to junior analysts in federal financial management best practices.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and ensures compliance with company policies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Eight to ten (8-10) years of experience in federal financial management, budgeting, and execution.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD PPBE process and federal budget cycles required, including POM development and budget execution.
- Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other DoD components required.
- Demonstrated experience with O&M funds and the rules governing their obligation and expenditure required.
- Hands-on experience with GFEBS and cPROBE, or comparable DoD financial and budget systems, required.
- Experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior leaders required.
- Experience operating in or supporting a headquarters-level environment (e.g., Army Staff, Secretariat, OSD) strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting DoD/Army financial statement audit readiness, audit response, or audit remediation efforts (e.g., coordination with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)) strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting a Program Evaluation Group (PEG) or similar programming and resourcing forum a plus.
- Experience with G-Invoicing, reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments preferred.
- Familiarity with Power BI and Power Apps for data analysis, reporting, and workflow automation preferred.
- Familiarity with or experience using Army Vantage for data analysis and reporting preferred.
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or DAWIA certification preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.
The estimated pay range for this role is $85,600 to $130,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
- STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
- Legal-Aid Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
- Training and Development Opportunities
EOE including Disability/Vet
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