Sr. Budget Analyst

Job Description

XMSTART is looking to add experienced full-time Sr. Budget Analyst to our team, in Chantilly, VA. All positions are 100% Onsite.

The BASSBOATS contract provides SAO with the experience, knowledge, skills, and talent to implement stable business services.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Support financial and budgetary activities for Special Access Programs (SAP) using NRO business practices and SAO-unique processes in compliance with DoD/NRO Budget Acquisition standards.

Create and track funding documents, RCAs, and external agency funding actions using the NRO execution tool.

Track commitment, obligation, and expenditure of funds throughout acquisition/appropriation lifecycle with execution tools and tailored SAP practices.

Generate monthly budget execution reviews and provide SAP and non-SAP level financial documentation.

Assist in development and coordination of annual SAP budgets for groups and/orACQ/MSA-coded efforts.

Create, update, and analyze SAP/MSA spend plans; recommend adjustments based on forecast plans.

Collaborate with Budget Officers for accurate financial reporting aligned with NRO business policies.

Review BLI requests in compliance with NRO policies including CLINs, Appropriations, ETs, and BOCs.

Support development of IPBS, CBJB, IPOM, and CJB submissions including multiple budget excursions.

Provide NRO budget execution support including funding actions, reconciliation, and issue resolution.

Provide ad hoc support to NRO/BPO inquiries and SAP reporting requirements.

Use innovative analysis techniques to perform complex trend analysis across financial data sources.

Evaluate SAO-level execution and ensure alignment with IC/DoD goals and available resources.

Prepare budget summaries, memoranda, issue papers, charts, and talking points for leadership.

Review presentations and briefings for action responses; lead cross-SAO budget meetings.

Consolidate SAO inputs for performance measure development and reporting.

Recommend improvements for databases, tools, procedures, and strategies for financial oversight.

Support and standardize NRO business processes for SAO budget reviews.

Maintain internal controls for monitoring lifecycle commitments and obligations.

Analyze cost performance reports and contract financial status reports.

Provide policy compliance guidance for cost accumulation (CAPCO) for all SAO funding actions.

Assist with NRO PMP Cost Tools for oversight reviews, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or related roles within the IC or DoD environment.

Strong understanding of DoD/NRO budget and acquisition practices, including SAP financial processes.

Proficiency in financial systems, execution tools, and reporting platforms used by NRO.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.

Experience in preparing high-level financial reports, justifications, and executive presentations.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with NRO financial databases and PMP Cost Tools.

Experience in SAP program financial execution and oversight.

Advanced knowledge of BLI, CLINs, BOCs, and related fiscal codes within NRO budgeting practices.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly

Reinvestigation date within 7 years if not an active NRO employee

Full-time