Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Budget Analyst. This position is part of a team supporting the USINDOPACOM Alpha contract. The Budget Analyst (TS/SCI) is responsible for managing all aspects of budgeting and account keeping for multi-million-dollar exercises and operational execution. The analyst provides primary budgetary services for managed exercises and supports continuity by backing up other analysts as needed. This role involves reviewing, preparing, and executing funding requirements, ensuring compliance with federal and organizational regulations, and providing expert budgetary guidance to leadership. The position requires attendance at planning conferences and meetings, routine travel (up to 15% annually), and strict adherence to security clearance and information-handling standards.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Budget Formulation & Execution

• Review and prepare funding requirements for exercises and related operations.

• Compile, consolidate, interpret, and summarize budgetary data estimates in accordance with organizational deadlines.

• Analyze historical data to forecast annual funding needs and prepare budget estimates per prescribed procedures.

• Create, monitor, and adjust obligations and expenditures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with annual work plans.

Systems & Data Analysis

• Use automated budgetary systems and computer-generated products for budgeting assignments.

• Analyze data within accounting systems to ensure accuracy.

• Review and manage open document listings and input or submit funding documents in applicable financial systems.

Compliance & Guidance

• Ensure compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives, policies, and federal guidelines.

• Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on funding requirements, budget requests, and program inputs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

• Attend planning conferences, in-progress reviews, and related meetings.

Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct economic analyses and impact studies.

• Prepare authorization letters and review reimbursable orders and requests for allotments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting and finance, or at least two years of directly related experience.

• 4+ years of relevant experience.

Working knowledge of budget and accounting systems, including:

• Enterprise Accounting and Management Systems

• Financial Management Suites

• Dormant Account Review tools

• Travel and invoicing systems

• Other relevant systems

• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and liaise with diverse stakeholders.

• Basic understanding of acquisition and cross-service agreement programs.

• Compliance with all training requirements necessary to gain systems access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting budgeting environments in complex organizations.

• Advanced proficiency in financial management and accounting systems.

• Demonstrated ability to provide budgetary guidance in multi-agency environments.

• Experience conducting economic analyses and impact studies.

• Familiarity with federal budget formulation and execution processes.

Clearance:  Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $102,000.00 to $121,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.