Senior Budget Analyst IV (DoD / Intelligence Programs)

Senior Budget Analyst IV (DoD / Intelligence Programs)

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking a senior-level Budget Analyst IV to support high-visibility financial management operations within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSW(I&S)).

Location: Pentagon – Arlington, VA (On-Site)

Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI eligibility required; SAP preferred)

Start Date: May 1 Travel: Occasional CONUS; potential OCONUS

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and execute OSIP budgets, including cost estimates, spend plans, forecasts, and preparation of required budget exhibits and financial documentation.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison with OUSW(I&S) Financial Management and Analysis (FMA), tracking fund availability, commitments, obligations, and execution status.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports, briefings, and documentation to support OUSW(I&S), OUSW(C), and Congressional reviews and inquiries.
• Support Government leadership in requirements analysis, resource prioritization, and fund execution across a complex, highly technical program portfolio.
• Coordinate with OUSW(I&S) directorates, OSD offices, Defense Agencies, and Military Services to integrate budget estimates, conduct assessments, and execute funding actions.
• Interpret and apply financial policies, regulations, and guidance to support budget formulation, justification, and execution processes.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records in coordination with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and quarterly financial status charts and briefing materials to support execution reviews and senior leadership decision-making.
• Actively manage Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs), supporting Dormant Account Reviews by collecting customer status, coordinating follow‑ups, and ensuring timely closure.
• Conduct periodic budget plan reviews to ensure continuity of operations and uninterrupted program support.
• Research and resolve invoicing, funding, and execution issues by providing appropriate supporting financial documentation.
• Initiate, process, and manage financial transactions within the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) system, including MIPRs, Interagency Agreements (IAs), and purchase requisitions.
• Support reimbursable programs, including Joint Duty Assignments and FFRDC activities, by tracking execution, managing extensions or early terminations, and coordinating with receiving agencies.
• Provide senior‑level financial management advisory, consulting, and historical budget analysis support to OUSW(I&S) leadership.
• Deliver all financial management support in compliance with established Government policies and procedures, effectively adapted for a remote work environment.

Required Qualifications

Clearance

• Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligibility required)
• SAP eligibility preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
• • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Public Administration
  • Or related field

Experience

• 10+ years of DoD or Intelligence Community financial management experience
• Hands-on experience with:
• • MIPRs, IAs, PRs
  • DAI or equivalent financial systems
• Proven experience:
• • Reconciling DFAS/WHS financial data
  • Resolving Unliquidated Obligations
• Experience preparing:
• • Executive-level financial briefings
  • Congressional budget materials

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Excel:
• • Pivot tables
  • Financial modeling
  • Complex formulas
• Strong PowerPoint skills for executive briefings
• Deep understanding of:
• • DoD appropriations ("color of money")
  • Financial execution benchmarks
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in high-tempo environments

Preferred Qualifications

• CDFM or CGFM certification
• Experience within:
• • OSD / Joint Staff / Defense Agencies
• Familiarity with:
• • OUSW(I&S) or MIP/NIP structures
• Experience with:
• • Dormant Account Reviews
  • Tri-annual reviews
• Knowledge of:
• • DAI, CEFMS, STARS, or similar systems

Summary: 

This is a high-impact, senior-level financial role supporting critical defense and intelligence operations. We are looking for a seasoned Budget Analyst who can operate independently, think strategically, and execute with precision in a mission-driven environment.

Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, military leave, training, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting, and more.

It is Premier Enterprise Solutions policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.