Budget Analyst III

A Budget Analyst III provides senior-level budget analysis and financial management support to an Army client operating in a fast-paced, headquarters-level environment. Manages complex funding portfolios, supports budget execution and planning activities across the full Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle, and delivers timely financial insight to inform senior leadership decisions. Engages directly with Requirement Owners, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Acquisition team, other budget analysts, and senior-level stakeholders to align funding strategies, resolve execution issues, and ensure compliance with federal appropriations law and DoD financial policy. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who anticipates issues before they arise, takes initiative without waiting to be directed, and brings a genuine team-first mindset to every engagement. This role demands both technical precision and the interpersonal agility required to operate effectively across a broad, senior stakeholder network. This position is onsite in Arlington, VA.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Active Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and federal budget cycles required.

• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other DoD components required.

• Experience operating in or supporting an HQ-level environment strongly preferred.

• Experience with the Government’s Financial Execution Budget System (GFEBs) highly recommended.

• Familiarity with the Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program for the procurement of IT products and services preferred.

• Familiarity with reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of federal budgeting, appropriations law, and DoD/Army financial regulations.

• Demonstrated experience managing spend plans, tracking obligations and disbursements, and producing execution performance reports.

• Working knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and Army budget cycles.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.

• Familiarity with Power BI and Power Apps tools for data analysis, reporting, and workflow automation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and senior-level stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.

• Demonstrated team-player mentality — collaborative, reliable, and committed to shared mission success over individual recognition.

• Proactive approach to work — identifies problems early, raises issues promptly, and drives solutions without waiting to be directed.

• Onsite work required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Lead the preparation of detailed budget submissions, funding justifications, and supporting materials for internal, Army, and DoD reviews.

• Develop and manage complex spend plans; track obligations and disbursements; provide variance analysis and execution performance reporting to leadership.

• Support and participate in the full PPBE cycle, including program build, budget justification, execution review, and year-end close activities.

• Engage Requirement Owners to validate funding needs, confirm requirements alignment, and ensure accurate and complete budget documentation.

• Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to support contract funding actions, track expenditures, and ensure alignment between financial plans and contract execution.

• Coordinate with the Acquisition team to support procurement planning, funding certification, and execution of contracting actions in accordance with appropriations guidance.

• Collaborate with fellow budget analysts to synchronize execution strategies, resolve funding discrepancies, and maintain consistency across the portfolio.

• Engage senior-level stakeholders to communicate financial status, present analysis, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making.

• Conduct comprehensive financial and programmatic analyses to assess alignment with strategic goals and performance benchmarks.

• Develop cost models, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and business case analyses to support planning and investment decisions.

• Review, coordinate, and validate financial instruments such as support agreements (e.g., 7600A/B), ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare executive-level briefings, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate financial performance, risk, and trends clearly.

• Support forecasting, scenario modeling, and risk assessments tied to budget planning and execution cycles.

• Contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs), process improvement efforts, and responses to data calls or external reviews.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts in federal financial management best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Eight to ten (8–10) years of experience in federal financial management, budgeting, and execution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  

Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise. 

EOE including Disability/Vet