Budget Analyst (Journeyman)*

Synectic Solutions Inc

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Norfolk, VA

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceAssociate's degree

Job overview

Synectic Solutions Inc is hiring a Budget Analyst (Journeyman)*. The Budget Analyst (Journeyman) supports contingent workforce initiatives and staffing efforts. This role involves reviewing budget estimates for compliance, analyzing financial reports to identify trends and risks, and supporting the development of cost estimates and financial summaries. The analyst will also assist with obligation and expenditure phasing plans, monitor execution against funding profiles, and prepare financial inputs for various reports and meetings.

Key focus areas include Review budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance., Analyze budgeting, accounting, obligation, and expenditure reports., and Support development of cost estimates, spend plans, and budget exhibits..

Successful candidates bring BA/BS Degree In Relevant Discipline, Active Secret Security Clearance, and 3+ Years Experience Performing Similar Duties. Important skills include Work Effectively With Government Stakeholders, Work Effectively With Military Stakeholders, Work Effectively With Contractor Stakeholders, Strong Written Communication, Strong Verbal Communication, and Prepare Professional Briefs. Preferred (not required): Review Budget Estimates, Analyze Budgeting, Accounting, Obligation, And Expenditure Reports, Develop Cost Estimates, and Develop Spend Plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work Effectively With Government StakeholdersWork Effectively With Military StakeholdersWork Effectively With Contractor StakeholdersStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationPrepare Professional BriefsPrepare Professional ReportsPrepare Professional CorrespondenceReview Budget EstimatesAnalyze Budgeting, Accounting, Obligation, and Expenditure ReportsDevelop Cost EstimatesDevelop Spend PlansDevelop Program Financial SummariesDevelop Budget ExhibitsSupport Financial Analysis for Business ProgramsFMS Case Financial DocumentationFMS Case Execution TrackingFunding Status UpdatesNavy Financial SystemsDoW Financial SystemsResearch Funding DataReconcile InformationSupport Financial ReportingPrepare Financial Inputs for BriefsPrepare Financial Inputs for ReportsPrepare Financial Inputs for Data CallsPrepare Financial Inputs for MeetingsPrepare Financial Inputs for Program ReviewsCoordinate With Program ManagementCoordinate With Financial ManagementCoordinate With ContractingCoordinate With Logistics PersonnelMaintain Financial Tracking ToolsWorking Knowledge of PPBE ProcessDoW FMRFARDepartment of the Navy Procurement ProcessesNERPDSAMSMISILFMS Financial PlanningFMS Reconciliation Activities

Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Relevant DisciplineActive Secret Security Clearance3 to 10 Years Experience Performing Similar Duties2 Years Department of the Navy Financial Management ExperienceBusiness Program Financial AnalysisFMS SupportCost EstimatesProgram Status ReportsDoW FMRFARPPBEProcurement Policies

Full job description

*This role supports contingent workforce initiatives and related staffing efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

Review budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.
Analyze budgeting, accounting, obligation, and expenditure reports to identify trends, risks, and execution issues.
Support development of cost estimates, spend plans, program financial summaries, and budget exhibits.
Assist with obligation and expenditure phasing plans and monitor execution against approved funding profiles.
Support financial analysis for business programs, including FMS-related activities when applicable.
Assist with FMS case financial documentation, case execution tracking, and funding status updates.
Use Navy or DoW financial systems to research funding data, reconcile information, and support financial reporting.
Prepare financial inputs for briefs, reports, data calls, meetings, and program reviews.
Coordinate with program management, financial management, contracting, and logistics personnel to resolve funding questions.
Maintain financial tracking tools and ensure data is current, accurate, and ready for government review.

Required Qualifications

BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline and Active Secret security clearance.
3 to 10 years of experience performing duties similar to the functional description.
2 years of Department of the Navy financial management experience, including business program financial analysis, FMS support, cost estimates, program status reports, DoW FMR, FAR, PPBE, procurement policies, FMS case documents, obligation and expenditure phasing plans, and use of Navy financial systems such as NERP, DSAMS, MISIL, or similar tools.
Ability to work effectively with government, military, and contractor stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional briefs, reports, and correspondence.

Education Substitution

Associate’s degree plus two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of the PPBE process, DoW FMR, FAR, and Department of the Navy procurement processes.
Experience with NERP, DSAMS, MISIL, or comparable DoW financial systems.
Experience supporting FMS financial planning, case execution, or reconciliation activities.

Work Environment

This position supports a Department of War aviation acquisition program and may require on-site support at a government or contractor facility.
The role requires frequent coordination with government customers, contractor teammates, and cross-functional technical and business teams.
Work products may include program documentation, briefings, reports, schedules, financial inputs, action item trackers, and meeting support materials.

What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like

Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.

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