IT Budget Specialist

Position Information:

BreakForth Solutions is seeking an IT Budget Specialist to join our team of dynamic professionals. This candidate must have the ability to be on-site in Washington, D.C. as needed (expectation is 2-3 days/week). We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!

Essential Functions

• Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC): Lead CPIC reporting efforts to assist the IT department in analyzing and tracking IT projects
• Technology Business Management (TBM): Assist federal employees with the development and implementation of a TBM roadmap, using Apptio
• IT Financial Data Analysis: Generate, analyze, and interpret financial data from various financial systems, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to develop complex financial models, perform data analysis, and create reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including federal agency executives and project team members, to gather information, provide financial analysis and recommendations, and support decision-making processes
• Spend Plan Management: Manage spend plans and track the status of funds, monitoring budget execution against established plans and identifying variances for remedial action or reallocation as necessary
• General Budget Execution: Support budget execution activities, including monitoring commitments, obligations, and expenditures, reconciling financial data, and preparing reports to track budgetary performance and compliance

Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a budget / financial analyst supporting a federal agency
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified TBM Executive (CTBME) are a plus
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced knowledge of CPIC and TBM
• Active public trust clearance or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• Previous experience supporting operating plans and budget execution, preferably in a federal agency or government contractor environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights within an IT environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with the Folio application
• Experience with PowerBI
• Experience drafting budget preparation guidance and templates
• Experience with federal agency budgetary practices, preferably the Department of Commerce or its component agencies
• Experience writing SOPs
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work well in a team environment

BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

Salary will commensurate with experience.