Chickasaw Aerospace
Budget Analyst III
Arlington, VA, USA · Mid · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 29 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelProcess ImprovementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsVariance Analysis
About the role
- 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 position is onsite in Arlington, VA.
- As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of detailed budget submissions, funding justifications, and supporting materials for internal, Army, and DoD reviews.
- Develop and manage complex spend plans; track obligations and disbursements; provide variance analysis and execution performance reporting to leadership.
- Support and participate in the full PPBE cycle, including program build, budget justification, execution review, and year-end close activities.
- Coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to support contract funding actions, track expenditures, and ensure alignment between financial plans and contract execution.
- Coordinate with the Acquisition team to support procurement planning, funding certification, and execution of contracting actions in accordance with appropriations guidance.
- Collaborate with fellow budget analysts to synchronize execution strategies, resolve funding discrepancies, and maintain consistency across the portfolio.
- Engage senior-level stakeholders to communicate financial status, present analysis, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making.
- Develop cost models, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and business case analyses to support planning and investment decisions.
- Review, coordinate, and validate financial instruments such as support agreements (e.g., 7600A/B), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Support forecasting, scenario modeling, and risk assessments tied to budget planning and execution cycles.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and federal budget cycles required.
- Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other DoD components required.
- Experience with the Government's Financial Execution Budget System (GFEBs) highly recommended.
- Strong working knowledge of federal budgeting, appropriations law, and DoD/Army financial regulations.
- Working knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and Army budget cycles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with Power BI and Power Apps tools for data analysis, reporting, and workflow automation.
- This role demands both technical precision and the interpersonal agility required to operate effectively across a broad, senior stakeholder network.
Nice to have
- Experience operating in or supporting an HQ-level environment strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with the Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program for the procurement of IT products and services preferred.
- Familiarity with reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active Secret security clearance and U
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