JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Financial Budget Analyst supports the planning, policy, execution, reporting, and oversight of Financial Management (FM) operations. The position primarily supports the Ground Financial Management office (GFM) Branch Head and his staff with tasks about budget reconciliation and performance tracking about a phasing plan. The ideal candidate will be responsible for exercising budget planning and monitoring, Program objectives memorandum (POM) and phasing plan experience, ability to brief and create briefs for budget, conduct research and data analytics on spending trends, budget administration, execution, and be a concept, policy, and principle expert of budget, and fiscal law.
- Develop and maintain budgetary procedures and policies.
- Prepare detailed financial reports for management, including budget, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Conduct research and analyze data to identify trends in spending and revenue generation.
- Prepare and present budget proposals to management and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with team members to develop and maintain budgets for various projects and exercises.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and completeness of budget data.
- Monitor and analyze budgetary performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Advise management on budget matters, including budgetary constraints and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights into budget performance.
- Develop and maintain detailed budget reports, including variance analysis and forecasting.
- Collaborate with department heads to develop and manage departmental budgets.
- Monitor actual versus budgeted performance and provide recommendations for budget adjustments as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management.
Experience Requirements:
4 years of full-time experience (including internships) providing financial management related services
Additional Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in USMC financial management analysis, specifically in audit. General working knowledge of the following systems and associated reports: DAI, OBIEE, GCSS-MC
- Program objectives memorandum (POM)
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Proficiency in managing the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) as part of the Programming Phase of the Program, Planning, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary principles, policies, and procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with Oracle-based accounting systems such as DAI or GFEBS.
- Familiarity with fiscal law and regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Limited travel may be required, not anticipated to exceed four (4) weeks per year.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to lead periods of informal virtual, remote, and in-person support/training
- Ability to multi-task and employ problem-solving skills.
- Create and maintaining budgets in DAI
Certification Requirements: N/A
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Mandatory: None
Waiverable/Substitutable: 4 years of additional work can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
Work Type:
OnSite- MARFORPAC, Camp Smith, Aiea, Hawaii
Clearance Requirements:
Secret Clearance (or ability to achieve)