Financial Systems Analyst II - Budget

Description Position title : Financial Systems Analyst II - Budget

Location : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Clearance required : TS/SCI

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Support the formulation of organizational, program, and project budgets, including gathering data, forecasting funding needs, and developing budget plans.
• Assist in the justification of budget requests by preparing analyses, narratives, cost projections, and supporting documentation for leadership review.
• Participate in the execution of approved budgets, tracking obligations and expenditures, monitoring variances, and ensuring funds are used appropriately.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support decision making.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with budget processes.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect financial information, resolve discrepancies, and support audits or reviews.
• Assist in developing and refining budget policies, tools, and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on budget processes and system functionality.

Qualifications

• Associates of Arts or Science OR two-year technical school degree + minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR
• High school diploma / GED plus 10 years’ experience.
• Knowledge and skill in the applications of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of budgeting.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant budget management experience, or military experience E4 and up.