Budget Analyst

MSB Analytics Inc., a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), and is a nationally recognized company with services in several states. Over the past 18 years, MSB Analytics, Inc. has built a solid management structure accommodating change, arising from rapid growth and invested in a comprehensive, competitive benefits program for its workforce. MSBA has been nominated for many awards, including Huntsville Chamber of Commerce "Best Places to work" 2014 -2016, Top Contender. We made the National Inc. 5000 list, ranking #531, #609 and #1,827 for 2016, 2017, and 2018, respectively. We obtained a 97% Customer Satisfaction rating from nationally recognized Dun and Bradstreet, 2015 and are rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau.

MSB Analytics Inc is seeking a Budget Analyst in Silver Spring, MD. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and ability to plan, formulate, and execute large R&D and O&M budgets, backed by skill in quantitative/statistical analysis and application of arithmetical concepts. True knowledge and experience in R&D financial management is essential to satisfactory performance in this area, to especially include budgeting of overhead.

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Works with the comptroller to support the allocation and execution of all Research and Development (R&D) funds, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds, and State Department PEPFAR funding.
• Assists program managers in the day-to-day management of their operating targets to achieve their program objectives within their budgets, effectively meet routine budgeting requirements and resolve daily issues.
• Monitors internal controls and reports the financial viability of essential command programs through the execution year to senior management.
• Performs period reviews of execution status and unfunded requirements to keep local and higher authorities apprised of further funding needs, which aid in guiding local reprogramming of funds when required. Prepares drafts for review, by senior management of formal requests for additional funding to augment routine informal communications with higher authority.
• Supports the routine budgeting operations of the Fiscal Office, coordinating these closely with all accounting functions, including its DoD and local accounting systems (STARS-FL, NERP, and DTS).
• Assists in responding to requests for budget data and information from internal and external customers of the command.
• Ensures all budgeting and related accounting workload is completed in a timely and effective fashion.
• Ensures work performed is in compliance with applicable guidance and schedules, in preparation for further review and approval by local and higher authorities.
• Assists in the formulation and submission of the command's R&D, O&M, and PEPFAR budgets, consistent with local and higher authority guidance.
• Provides input for local policy and procedural guidance to program managers for the development and submission of their requirements.
• Supports the development of written justifications, as required, on the basis of this analysis of past, current and projected financial requirements.
• Supports day-to-day administration of command funds. Prepares and analyzes a variety of budget performance and status reports, to provide for routine oversight by local and higher authorities and ensure compliance with legal and statutory budget administration requirements.
• Supports the screening of all procurement and financial obligations to ensure only authorized transactions are executed and all financial resources are safeguarded from unauthorized use; notifies local authority of any deviations from such.
• Ensures all related records and reports are accurate and reliable.
• Provides operational input to budget planning, policy development and process improvement, via guidance on existing policies and procedures, communicate with authorities and other experts inside and outside the command, technical data and analysis, to help guide Comptroller interactions with the command's executive leadership.
• Provides input on the short- and long-range resource requirements and on the priorities of the command, either as part of the normal budget cycle or in response to special circumstances or requirements.
• Supports detailed interpretation of budget program guidance from higher authority, and assures its full and timely implementation in the budgeting routine. Drafts for review local directives and other correspondence providing command guidance regarding budget policy and procedures in support of the comptroller.
• Ensures all aspects of the budget program meet internal and external control objectives.
• Actively supports an ongoing budgeting and accounting quality improvement program to ensure its direction and objectives are fully consistent with the command's strategic plan.
• Provides feedback to leadership in response to findings and recommendations of internal and external reviews of budget operations.

Required education and experience:

• Knowledge and ability to plan, formulate, and execute large R&D and O&M budgets, backed by skill in quantitative/statistical analysis and application of arithmetical concepts.
• True knowledge and experience in R&D financial management is essential to satisfactory performance in this area, to especially include budgeting of overhead.
• Detailed knowledge of DoD budget and accounting principles, techniques and procedures, as applies to both R&D and O&M appropriation management.
• Both knowledge and experience in R&D financial management is essential to satisfactory performance in this area, to especially include budgeting and accounting of overhead.
• Detailed knowledge of DoD's Standard Accounting Reporting System (STARS-FL), working knowledge of NERP and the command's R&D budget program application.
• Both knowledge and experience in R&D financial management is essential to satisfactory performance in this area, to especially include budgeting and accounting of overhead.
• Knowledge of the Congressional budget process and developments in medical financial management within DoD, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED).
• Experience with DoD audit readiness.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze problems, reach objective conclusions, and prepare and make oral and written presentations in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
• Knowledge and ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the administration of a budget management program and solution of attendant problems.
• Knowledge and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management officials and staff, demonstrating tact, ingenuity and resourcefulness.
• General knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and basic general ledger accounting.
• Knowledge and ability to compose all types of official correspondence and directives.
• Knowledge and ability to use current standard computer software applications in support of program operations, including but not limited to word processing, database management and spreadsheets. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or at least eight years of experience

Other Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with a Secret Clearance.
• Must be good with problem solving and analytical skills.

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.

Benefit Package: MSB Analytics, Inc. has a comprehensive, competitive benefits offering that includes the following key features and benefits that promote employee retention:

• Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, Vision, Life, ADD, 401K match.

For much more visit our web-site,www.msbainc.com.

All positions at MSB Analytics, Inc. are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background investigation result. MSB Analytics, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulties applying for a position and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact MSBA.

MSB Analytics, Inc. abides by the equal employment opportunity clause 41 CFR 60-300. 5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

MSB Analytics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.