Budget Analyst III

A Budget Analyst III provides senior-level budget analysis and financial management support to an Army client operating in a fast-paced, headquarters-level environment. Manages complex funding portfolios, supports budget execution and planning across the full PPBE cycle, including POM development, and delivers timely financial insight to inform senior leadership decisions. Engages with Requirement Owners, the COR, the Acquisition team, other budget analysts, and senior-level stakeholders to align funding strategies, resolve execution issues, and ensure compliance with federal appropriations law and DoD financial policy. This position is onsite in Arlington, VA. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a holding company with multiple subsidiaries serving the federal government and commercial enterprises.

Responsibilities

Leads the preparation of detailed budget submissions, funding justifications, and supporting materials; Develops and manages complex spend plans, tracks obligations and disbursements, and provides variance analysis and execution performance reporting; Manages and analyzes O&M funds across the fiscal year; Conducts shortfall and unfinanced requirements (UFR) analysis; Supports and participates in the full PPBE cycle; Supports POM and FYDP submissions; Extracts and validates data from GFEBS, cPROBE, and other sources; Engages Requirement Owners to validate funding needs; Coordinates with the COR on contract funding actions; Coordinates with the Acquisition team on procurement planning and funding certification; Collaborates with fellow budget analysts; Engages senior-level stakeholders to communicate financial status and recommendations; Conducts financial and programmatic analyses; Develops cost models, ROM estimates, and business case analyses; Reviews and validates financial instruments such as support agreements (e.g., 7600A/B); Prepares executive-level briefings, dashboards, and data visualizations; Supports forecasting, scenario modeling, and risk assessments; Contributes to SOPs and process improvement; Provides guidance and mentorship to junior analysts; Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship; Onsite work required in Arlington, VA; Strong working knowledge of federal budgeting, appropriations law, and DoD/Army financial regulations; Expert-level knowledge of the DoD PPBE process and Army budget cycles; In-depth familiarity with O&M funds; Hands-on experience with GFEBS and cPROBE; Experience managing spend plans, tracking obligations and disbursements, and producing execution performance reports; Familiarity with reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational skills; Proactive; Detail-oriented; Team player; Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; Eight to ten (8-10) years of experience in federal financial management, budgeting, and execution; Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other DoD components; Experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior leaders

Nice to have

Master's degree; Experience operating in or supporting a headquarters-level environment (e.g., Army Staff, Secretariat, OSD); Experience supporting DoD/Army financial statement audit readiness, audit response, or remediation; Experience supporting a Program Evaluation Group (PEG) or similar programming and resourcing forum; Experience with G-Invoicing, reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments; Familiarity with Power BI and Power Apps; Familiarity with or experience using Army Vantage; Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or DAWIA certification

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Company Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k) with immediate vesting; Professional Development Assistance; Training and Development Opportunities; Legal Aid Assistance Program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Family Planning / Fertility Assistance; Personal Time Off (PTO); Observance of Federal Holidays (11 Federal Holidays)