Peerless is searching for an experienced Senior Budget Analyst in Aberdeen, MD to provide comprehensive budget formulation, execution, and financial management support to a Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Acquisition Program Office. The selected candidate will support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities to ensure effective stewardship of government resources in compliance with DoD, Army, and Federal financial regulations. The Senior Budget Analyst will provide senior-level financial management expertise supporting defense acquisition programs across the full PPBE lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing and managing program budgets, monitoring funding execution, conducting financial analysis, and supporting leadership decision-making through accurate reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, and manage budget plans and financial reports for the program, ensuring that all financial activities are conducted in accordance with Army regulations and policies.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and provide recommendations to program leadership on budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, engineering, and logistics, to ensure that budget plans and financial reports are accurate, complete, and aligned with program requirements and objectives.
• Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of Army financial databases, including GFEBS (General Fund Enterprise Business System) and LMP (Logistics Modernization Program), to support budget planning and financial management.
• Analyze and interpret financial data from various sources, including GFEBS and LMP, to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain budget models and forecasts to support program planning and decision-making, including predicting future budget requirements and identifying potential budget risks.
• Provide expert guidance and oversight to junior budget analysts, ensuring that they have the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to perform their jobs effectively.
• Conduct budget reviews and audits to ensure compliance with Army regulations and policies, and to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver briefings, reports, and other presentations to senior leadership and other stakeholders on budget and financial matters, including providing expert testimony and advice on budget planning and financial management.
• Stay current with changes to Army financial regulations, policies, and procedures, including updates to GFEBS and LMP, to ensure that program budget plans and financial reports are accurate and compliant.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders, including Army financial management offices, to ensure that program budget plans and financial reports are aligned with Army financial management policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Eight (8) or more years exp. providing budget & financial support for a Defense Acquisition program office.
• Extensive working experience with w/DoD/Army Financial databases (GFEBS & LMP).
• BA/BS or higher.
• An additional 8 years experience in a related field may be substituted for education. A Masters degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience as long as their degree is in a related field.