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Job Descriptions:

About Our Organization

DASA DEC manages the Army's Security Assistance and Armaments Cooperation programs that engage allies and partners across the full spectrum of Army acquisition to achieve force dominance. We lead the U.S. Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE), providing leadership, resource management and policy oversight. We build the capabilities of allies and partners, strengthen relationships with our foreign partners, and strengthen the U.S. industrial base.

We are recruiting an experienced and strategically minded Senior Budget Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert and lead financial advisor within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation’s (DASA DE&C’s) Enterprise Resources and Policy Directorate. This senior-level position merges deep expertise in DoW financial management, budget formulation, and funds control to drive the financial integrity and strategic resourcing of the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE). The Senior Budget Analyst will be responsible for providing critical financial guidance to Army leadership and ensuring the fiscal health of complex Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Security Assistance programs.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Budget Analyst to provide expert financial management support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation’s (DASA DE&C’s) Enterprise Resources and Policy Directorate. This role is critical to the financial health and strategic planning of the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE).

As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will serve as a key subject matter expert, applying expert knowledge of Department of War (DoW) financial management, budget formulation, and funds control to ensure the financial integrity of the ASAE. You will be responsible for delivering critical analysis and actionable recommendations to DASA DE&C leadership to support the fiscal health of complex Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Security Assistance programs.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

+ Strategic Budget Formulation & Planning (POM)

+ Budget Execution & Funds Control

+ Financial Systems Management & Reporting

+ Leadership & Advisory

+ Oversee the end-to-end development and consolidation of FMS Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budget submissions.

+ Serve as the primary SME to assist Army claimants with the successful development and submission of the yearly POM.

+ Analyze the financial impact of programmatic decisions and provide strategic recommendations to Army HQ on POM submissions and long-range planning.

+ Manage budget formulation across diverse and complex fund types, including OMA, RDT&E, FMS Administrative, FMS Case, FMF, and BPC funds.

+ Provide expert recommendations to Army HQ on the release and tracking of funds to ensure all funding levels are accurate and compliant with policy.

+ Monitor the execution of multiple fund types, managing the tracking of obligations and expenditures against established plans.

+ Develop and manage detailed obligation plans for each funding type to ensure fiscal targets are met.

+ Act as the lead SME on funds control policies and procedures, providing expert guidance to stakeholders across the ASAE.

+ Maintain SME-level proficiency in the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Command-centric (CcaR), and Enterprise Program Management (EPM) to manage submissions and reporting.

+ Generate and deliver comprehensive monthly reports on obligations and expenditures to senior leadership.

+ Conduct in-depth trend analysis, variance reporting, and data-driven forecasting using GFEBS, CcaR, and other financial systems.

+ Ensure data integrity across all financial reports and systems, resolving complex discrepancies as they arise.

+ Advise senior leadership (military and civilian) on the financial status of the ASAE by presenting clear, data-driven budget recommendations.

+ Prepare and present executive-level briefings, decision papers, and financial summaries to DASA DE&C leadership.

+ Mentor and serve as a technical resource for other financial personnel on FMS financial processes and DoW systems.

Required Experience:

Essential Requirements

+ Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret security clearance.

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

+ Experience:

+ A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in budget analysis and financial management within the DoW or a related Federal Government agency.

+ Deep expertise in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) financial management.

+ Proven experience providing direct financial advisory support to senior leadership.

+ Technical Skills:

+ Expert-level knowledge of DoW financial systems, including GFEBS, CcaR, and EPM.

+ Expert knowledge of Army/DoW budget formulation (POM) and execution principles, particularly as applied to FMS.

+ Communication: Exceptional critical thinking and briefing skills, with a proven ability to present complex financial data to senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

+ At least 5 years of direct experience in GFEBS performing funds control and budget execution.

+ At least 5 years of experience with Foreign Military Sales Security Assistance Program and Budget Review (SAPBR) submissions.

+ Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or master’s degree in finance).

+ Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.

Work Environment

+ Location: Arlington, VA

+ Travel: May be required up to 25% of the time to CONUS locations for temporary duty (TDY).

+ Schedule: Standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work as required by mission needs.

+ Remote Work: Remote work may be authorized. If authorized, the candidate must actively participate in virtual team meetings via MS Teams.

Keyword: Senior Enterprise Budget Analyst

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