Budget Analyst II

TRISTAR is seeking a Budget Analyst II for our upcoming government customer in Edgewood, MD

• The Budget Analyst II shall work directly with Government Senior Budget Analyst to support the Program Management Office's financial management process. Will plan and carry out budget procedures including monthly monitoring of expenditures and revenues and communicating monitoring status

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on Status of Funds in the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
• Act as a member of a Financial Business Management Team supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) program office and perform reconciliation between several systems
• *Have a strong capability and proficiency in the use of automated financial systems, e.g., GFEBS, Defense Travel System (DTS), Standard Operations and Maintenance Army Research & Development Systems (SOMARDS) Legacy, Electronic Document Access (EDA), Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), and Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaRS) in order to track and generate end of month budget execution and prepare financial and reconciliation reports
• Analyze financial data between various government accounting systems to determine errors and submit correction packages to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for input
• Verify funding documents for validity prior to submission for budgetary adjustments. submit financial reports summarizing all reconciliation efforts and unresolved discrepancies
• Prepare responses to assigned tasks and assist in properly structuring financial data
• Respond to audit requests and gather sample audit documentations for the organization's current audit readiness and have experience in assisting in the response to audit testing
• Possess expertise in personal computing, e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, database management, with demonstrated experience in a DoD Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system, e.g., GFEBS, etc
• Knowledge, understanding and working knowledge of the DoD Instruction (DODI) 5000.1 of acquisition, budget, and financial management with Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) and Procurement appropriations

• Possess three (3) years of experience performing a full range of budget functions, applying an expert knowledge of financial management and program principles (i.e., policies, procedures, concepts, standards, terminology, and business operation systems) to execute assignments and projects in a DoD financial resource management office
• Possess a strong capability to operate within GFEBS, as well as systems background and familiarization with CCaRS, and DTS.
• Familiarization and working knowledge of the DOD Instruction (DODI) 5000.1 acquisition processes and execution of funding, including appropriations associated with an acquisition program (i.e., RDT&E; Procurement (PROC); and Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
• Understand Department of the Army (DA) audit requirements and have experience assisting in the response to audit testing and drafting standard operating procedures to institutionalize a climate of audit readiness
• Skilled in personal computing (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, database management, communication packages, etc.), to include recent work in a DOD-relevant ERP financial system, such as GFEBS
• Team-oriented individuals with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with keen attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to perform duties and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Microsoft Office Suite of software applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) to create and maintain documents and communications
• MUST be a US Citizen
• An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required

Education and/or Certification

• High School

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is a professional services company supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. Founded in March 1995, TRISTAR has built an employee-focused collaborative environment enabling our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet mission critical challenges.

TRISTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.