Budget Analyst with Security Clearance

Overview The Office of Policy Planning and Resources in the Bureau of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R/PPR) has a requirement for full-time support services from one Budget Analyst. The Budget Analyst shall provide insight, assistance , and guidance on budgetary matters; support the preparation, administration, maintenance, review , analysis, and control of R/PPR's budget; and maintain and assist in preparing financial records, plans , and reports. Responsibilities * The Budget Analyst will directly support the work of R/PPR's Budget Unit (R/PPR Budget ) and indirectly support the work of all of R/PPR by: * Monitoring and tracking obligations and expenditures of budgetedfunds from planning through execution. * Maintaining formal records of obligations andexpenditures and providing timely information to senior management. * Mastering the use of financial software, if necessary, and financial database applications. * Assist ing the government client in the planning, development, testing, and implementation of budget and financial management systems, programs, and databases . * Formulating a budget and developing and maintaining spreadsheets that accurately present budget/financial data . * Developing and implementing standard operating procedures (internal controls) for financial/budget planning . * Analyzing financial information accurately . * Building and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues . * Contribut ing to the formulation, justification and execution of the current and out-year budgets . * Assist ing in the funding and acquisition of software, hardware, programs and licensing through interagency agreements . * Develop ing narrative justifications linking budgets t o levels of program effort . * Liaising with office, bureau and department-level EX contacts . * C ollect ing , analyz ing , interpret ing, and communicat ing to staff office, bureau and department-issued guidance . * P repar ing and review ing periodic and ad-hoc budget execution reports for internal and external use . * Monitor ing and report ing on the status of funds . * Updat ing cost or revenue projections . * Develop ing data for , and participat ing in the negotiation of , reimbursable agreements Qualifications * Significant familiarity or direct experience in working for the State Department . * Thorough knowledge of budget processes, including demonstrated attention to detail and familiarity with financial concepts . * Organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities . * Critical and creative thinking and analytical skills . * A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position . * A minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience related to budgeting or finance, preferably in a federal agency, is required for this position . * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. * Familiarity with financial software used by the State Department, the Microsoft Office suite and management of financial databases involving multiple data sources . AAP/EEO Statement Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.