Budget Analyst III

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client

The Work

The Budget Analyst III assists in preparation, analysis, and monitoring of departmental and organizational budgets. This role supports the client's staffing and training programs to ensure compliance with the client's policies and procedures.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provides expert financial guidance and advice to customers on a range of fiscal matters.
• Performs in-depth analysis of organizational budgets to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations of financial data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Examines and interprets financial information for the purpose of forecasting future revenues and expenditures.
• Collects, compiles, and integrates data required for the preparation of detailed financial reports.
• Calculates, verifies, and reconciles financial figures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborates with managerial and supervisory personnel to discuss financial issues and deliver informed recommendations.
• Assists in the formulation, development, and revision of budgets in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Monitors and tracks the execution of the operational budget to ensure adherence to approved spending plans.
• Reviews, processes, and facilitates payment of invoices in accordance with established financial procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications - Here's What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Must possess a high school diploma, bachelor's degree preferred, together with five years (5) of relevant experience or two (2) years with a master's degree.
• Two (2) years as a Budget Analyst II or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with databases.
• Knowledge of basic accounting skills is helpful.
• Completion of appropriations law course training.
• Department of State experience preferred.
• Secret Clearnce is required.
• Due to the nature of work at the client's site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with client personnel and other government agencies at all levels
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint). Solid Excel experience is a must

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
• Telemedicine
• Dental & Vision
• EAP
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list 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.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $21.21 - USD $21.21 /Hr.