Budget Consultant

What You Will Do

• Provides ongoing system-wide maintenance and conducts financial updates.

• Assists program managers in executing activities for all appropriated funding.

• Prepares required funding documents for entry into procurement systems (STRIPES) and drafts funding memorandums.

• Supports the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) by providing data entry support, conducting first-level reviews for accuracy and completeness, and assisting with the preparation of the Approved Funding Program (AFP).

• Develops, drafts, and prepares training materials and provides hands-on training for corporate-wide systems, including the financial planning system and AOP development.

• Assists program managers and laboratory personnel by providing direct technical support and subject matter expertise to develop various financial planning scenarios and spending plans.

• Updates Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and training manuals for system tools.

• Conducts strategic analyses of program performance and financial data to track, evaluate, and adjust program financial performance for senior management.

• Prepares special purpose formatted reports and electronic financial management updates. Collects, analyzes, and prepares financial data in response to OMB data calls and assists in the development of annual apportionment requests and small business procurement acquisition baselines.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university

• A minimum of one to three (1-3) years of experience in supporting federal, state, or local programs

• Strong knowledge of DOE policies and procedures

• Strong project management and stakeholder facilitation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills

• Detail oriented, flexible, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks quickly to adapt to changing client priorities and respond to ad-hoc requests

• Experience in providing data entry support, conducting first-level reviews for necessary reporting

• Direct experience in providing technical support and subject matter expertise to develop various financial planning scenarios and spending plans

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse

• Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship restrictions apply

• This in-person position role requires up to 5 days on-site at the Client's office

• This in-person position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of DC

• Bachelor’s in communications or a similar field

• Direct experience utilizing systems like STRIPES and the IDW

• PMP

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan Pay Down

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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