Budget Analyst

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a Budget Analyst to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission within budget.

This position will execute compliant Army/CHESS acquisition and budget management by forecasting costs with vendors, formulating and tracking budgets, monitoring expenditures, and reporting performance to keep spending aligned with approved limits and mission priorities. This position will be based in Adelphi, MD, with occasional remote work.

What will you be doing?

This position will be a key member of the Mission Support Team. Duties include:

• Manage the end-to-end acquisition process for the branch for hardware, software, and services, ensuring purchases follow Army policy and CHESS requirements.


• Engage vendors ahead of purchasing cycles to obtain quotes/cost projections, identify pricing changes, and support budget planning decisions.


• Prepare and support budget formulation, justification, and execution for organizations, programs, and projects.


• Monitor expenditures and budget performance; analyze financial data and produce reports that identify variances, risks, and corrective actions.


• Ensure spending remains within approved limits and recommend adjustments to maintain compliance and mission support.


• Apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and precedents governing budgeting and acquisition.


• Coordinate closely with the Financial Analyst and Program Manager to align acquisition timelines, funding availability, and program priorities.

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following:

• Bachelors Degree required (related field preferred), with 4 yrs experience or 8 yrs of additional relevant experience


• DoD Secret security clearance Required


• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize various tasks and assignments in a dense environment to meet defined and/or undefined deliverables.


• Proficiency in delivering concise briefs and reports to large groups and senior leaders, with strong communication skills to effectively convey complex cybersecurity concepts.


• Possess expertise in cloud technology, with a strong understanding of cloud platforms, services, and best practices relevant to cybersecurity.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, to efficiently manage and prioritize high volumes of email communication, ensuring timely responses and effective correspondence management.


• Familiarity with Army and DoD policies influencing the cybersecurity community, ensuring compliance and alignment with relevant regulations and directives.


• Utilize project management principles and methodologies (PMI) to effectively plan, execute, and complete tasks, ensuring efficient project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction


• Preferred experience in using Tableau, JIRA, Confluence, and Salesforce.


• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluent English


• Must be a US Citizen.

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Thinking Forward

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

For more information or to apply now, go to the website below:

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https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/vevraa/self-id-form