Budget/Cost Analyst

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Job Description - Budget/Cost Analyst

Overview

This position is in the Budget Management Division (BMD) of Defense Integrated Business Systems (DIBS) Program Management Office (PMO). Provide budget and cost analyst support to the PM DIBS staff supporting the systems (Products) and leadership within the portfolio. The DIBS portfolio is comprised of several key Products: Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), which is an Army wide program currently in development to establish a common software program for contract writing; Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A) the Army’s tactical logistics system; Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), that facilitates logistics transactions with the Army’s Working Capital Fund (ACWF), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) unclassified and Sensitive Activities (SA), which support all Army appropriated funds financial transactions, and the newest, ArmyIgnitED, a system that enables Soldiers and DA Civilians to receive tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

Serves as a Budget and Cost Specialist supporting the Government PM on all aspects of program and cost analyses in support of acquisition planning, investment planning, contract planning, cost estimating, budget execution, and program execution. Uses tracking tools to measure progress and benefits; measures and reports on budget plans and modifies them according to expectations. Assists in program budget preparation, obtaining funding approval and authorization, developing annual operating program budgets, performing financial analysis, and reporting. Ensures that budget estimates are in compliance with policies, guidance and limitations established by Congress, OSD, Headquarters Department of Army, and Program Executive Office Headquarters, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.75, and DoDI 5000.87 requirements. Candidate should have experience working in a fast-paced DoD Program Executive Office

(PEO) or comparable military environment. Candidate should understand the military (Army) rank structure.



Experience in utilizing DoD management tools is highly desired (examples: Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), Project Management Resource Tool (PMRT), JIRA, CCIR, TMT, AIR).

Previous experience with Defense Business System preferred. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communications. Must be able to manage multiple tasks/priorities concurrently. Ability to produce reports utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.

Education, Requirements and Qualifications

Must posses and active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s Degree required; 10+ years of deployment experience preferred
Advise leadership on current DoD policies and procedures to support program decisions and recommend strategies and techniques for successful conclusions
Define program management performance measures and metrics, gather supporting data, and prepare associated status reports for leadership reviews
Prepare programmatic communications for leadership from program plan through execution
Prepare briefing materials for and brief senior Army leaders on deployment plans and progress
Perform other duties as assigned
Strong communications skills (both written and oral)
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong customer service and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to listen and understand task descriptions and requests
Ability to explain problem resolutions
Ability to quickly respond to time-critical queries from leadership
Ability to work independently without direct supervision or guidance
Must be detail oriented and organized
Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time



Specific Qualifications

Proficiency in DoD Acquisition and Life-Cycle Management policies and procedures including DoD 5000 series and service-specific guidance
Extensive experience in the full complement of program management and acquisition life cycle activities
Proficient in cost estimating tools such as ACEIT, Microsoft Excel
Ability to brief and defend budget and cost
Participate in reviews to assess alignment with program objectives and requirements and determine feasibility of execution within the defined program baselines; identify issues and concerns that warrant leadership action
Review programmatic documents, prepare comments with rationale, identify key concerns with recommended action for resolution, and collaborate as necessary to ensure proper understanding
Contribute to all aspects of program management, to include schedule management, spend plan preparation and analysis / budget formulation, lifecycle cost modeling, metrics definition and analysis, program reporting, risk management, configuration management, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) execution and management
Apply acquisition and program management principles to support program planning throughout the program life cycle, to include supporting long range planning that will be the foundation for the program Strategic Plan, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development process, and other time sensitive requirements
Perform cross-functional analysis of life cycle costs across acquisition, and budget documentation
Ability to produce reports/presentations in MS Excel and PowerPoint
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