Senior Budget Analyst IV (DoD Intelligence Programs)

Senior Budget Analyst IV (DoD / Intelligence Programs)

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking a senior-level Budget Analyst IV to support high-visibility financial management operations within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSW(I&S)).

Location: Pentagon Arlington VA (On-Site)

Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI eligibility required; SAP preferred)

Start Date: May 1 Travel: Occasional CONUS; potential OCONUS

Responsibilities:

This role serves as a lead financial management resource supporting OSIP leadership across the full Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle. You will be responsible for budget formulation execution tracking reconciliation and advisory support ensuring accurate financial management across complex DoD and Intelligence Community programs. This is a mission-critical role requiring precision accountability and the ability to operate in a fast-paced high-stakes environment.

• Managing and executing multi-million-dollar defense budgets across the PPBE lifecycle
• Tracking commitments obligations and expenditures with precision
• Supporting senior leadership and Congressional-level financial reporting
• Reconciling financial data across WHS DFAS and internal systems
• Leading financial execution activities and identifying discrepancies
• Driving closure of Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs)
• Supporting Dormant Account Reviews and execution reviews
• Executing financial transactions in DAI (MIPRs IAs PRs)
• Advising leadership on resource allocation and execution strategy

Required Qualifications

Clearance

• Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligibility required)
• SAP eligibility preferred

Education

• Bachelors degree in:
• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Public Administration
• Or related field

Experience

• 10 years of DoD or Intelligence Community financial management experience
• Deep expertise across the PPBE lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with:
• MIPRs IAs PRs
• DAI or equivalent financial systems
• Proven experience:
• Reconciling DFAS/WHS financial data
• Resolving Unliquidated Obligations
• Experience preparing:
• Executive-level financial briefings
• Congressional budget materials

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Excel:
• Pivot tables
• Financial modeling
• Complex formulas
• Strong PowerPoint skills for executive briefings
• Deep understanding of:
• DoD appropriations (color of money)
• Financial execution benchmarks
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in high-tempo environments

Preferred Qualifications

• CDFM or CGFM certification
• Experience within:
• OSD / Joint Staff / Defense Agencies
• Familiarity with:
• OUSW(I&S) or MIP/NIP structures
• Experience with:
• Dormant Account Reviews
• Tri-annual reviews
• Knowledge of:
• DAI CEFMS STARS or similar systems

Core Responsibilities

Budget Formulation & Planning

• Develop cost estimates spend plans forecasts and budget exhibits
• Track fund availability and execution status
• Prepare materials for:
• Senior DoD leadership
• OUSD(C) reviews
• Congressional briefings
• Interpret financial policies and translate into execution strategies

Execution Reconciliation & Financial Oversight

• Maintain commitment and obligation tracking
• Reconcile financial data with WHS and DFAS reports
• Identify and resolve discrepancies
• Support:
• Weekly execution briefings
• Budget reviews
• Financial reporting

Transaction Management & Systems

• Execute and manage:
• MIPRs
• Interagency Agreements (IAs)
• Purchase Requisitions (PRs)
• Operate within Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) or equivalent systems

Joint Duty & Reimbursable Programs

• Manage reimbursable actions (JDA FFRDC support)
• Track funding impacts of extensions and terminations
• Coordinate with external agencies for execution

Senior Advisory Support

• Provide strategic financial guidance to leadership
• Deliver historical insight and financial recommendations
• Support mission continuity through proactive budget management

Reporting & Deliverables

• Monthly cost estimates and financial plans
• Budget exhibits and execution reports
• Spend plans and burn-rate analysis
• Travel forecasts and funding projections
• Contributions to Monthly Status Reports

Summary:

This is a high-impact senior-level financial role supporting critical defense and intelligence operations. We are looking for a seasoned Budget Analyst who can operate independently think strategically and execute with precision in a mission-driven environment.

Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation sick leave holidays health insurance life insurance military leave training short- and long-term disability 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting and more.

It is Premier Enterprise Solutions policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are made without regard to race creed color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC