Senior Budget Analyst (Remote, Supporting NOAA)

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™Data Networks, Inc (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently recruiting for a remote Senior Budget Analyst to support a federal government client located in Silver Spring, MD. This is a remote position supporting business hours aligned to the Eastern Time Zone. Key Role:The selected candidate will provide budget and financial management support for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Ocean Service (NOS). The candidate will support multiple NOS business units, called Financial Management Centers (FMCs), as well as NOS Headquarters. The candidate will support business process improvement to help staff save time, as well as creating models and tools in Google Sheets to help improve data analysis and fund tracking. The candidate will be proactive in identifying and improving the efficiency and accuracy of budget forecasting and regular weekly/daily/quarterly obligation analysis. This includes creating and maintaining the spreadsheets, tools, forms, templates, and instructions to support various monthly and quarterly budget execution reports and meetings. Integral to the role is the ability to independently analyze NOAA budget execution data from NOAA financial system reports to understand trends, forecast potential budget and funding issues, and plan and take corrective actions. The candidate will provide analyses, assessments, and recommendations related to financial management activities, among other duties as assigned. The candidate will directly support the NOS Budget Execution Division Chief in NOS Headquarters, but will be assigned to support different NOS FMCs or NOS Headquarters based on the area of highest need. Given this, flexibility and adaptability are key to this position. The duties for this role include, but are not limited to: • Become adept at pulling and interpreting reports from the NOAA financial systems, including the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and the Financial Management Data System (FMDS) • Summarize quantitative data for monthly allotment, commitment, obligation, and contract status reports as well as a variety of complex payment reports. Review similar work produced by other analysts for accuracy and efficiency. • Assist with creating, reviewing, and monitoring progress against monthly and annual obligation plans. • Understand and apply the various types of accounting codes (i.e., fund, program, project, and tasks codes) used by NOAA and the business rules that govern them. • Process documentation for financial corrections. • Conduct variance analysis by comparing planned obligations to actual obligations; justify the reason behind variances to FMC leadership and NOAA headquarters. • Transform accounting system data into Google Sheet workbooks and PowerPoint presentations. • Produce, maintain, and update templates, forms, process documents, and slides for NOS reviews. • Respond to data calls from other FMCs, NOS or NWS Headquarters, NOAA Headquarters, the Department of Commerce, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and/or Congress. • Review and enter data, as requested, into the NOAA Financial Management Data System. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years' experience in federal accounting, budgeting or related industries (e.g., finance, budgeting, accounting or other highly quantitative field). A Master’s Degree may be used as a substitute for 2 years of experience. A PhD may be used as a substitute for 4 years of experience. • Ability to transform data and findings into concise, user-friendly Google Sheet workbooks using functions such as GetPivot, SumIfs, VLookup, XLookup, conditional formatting, and Import Range. • Ability to lead a team of Budget Analysts, including driving efficiencies and improvements, providing constructive criticism, and motivating the team to perform during change. • Excellent oral presentation skills with the ability to brief findings and materials to management. • Ability to communicate effectively in groups of senior leaders, knowing when to speak up versus deferring to management. • Work proactively to anticipate management’s questions and meet their needs before being asked • Sift through large amounts of data and reports to find answers to management’s questions in a timely manner • Strong interpersonal skills, including customer service skills, to properly manage customer expectations and respond to customer requests • Knowing when to ask for help to be able to meet assigned deadlinesPreferred Experience: • Experience with the NOAA accounting system is a plus. • Experience with government financial systems and terminology is preferred. • Passion for the NOAA mission is a plus. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. EEO StatementASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job