Budget Execution Analyst – supporting NOAA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Provide support for budget planning and execution for NOAA/NOS.

• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, tools, forms, templates, instructions, process documents, and presentation slides.

• Assist with monthly and quarterly reports and meetings.

• Collaborate with branches to ensure proper understanding and implementation of financial processes.

• Analyze data to identify trends, forecast budget challenges, and plan corrective actions.

• Monitor NOS grants through the stages of planning, clearance, funding, and execution.

• Deliver financial management analyses, assessments, and recommendations.

• Provide budget execution assistance to a NOS Financial Management Center or Headquarters.

• Extract reports from NOAA financial systems, including Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and Financial Management Data System (FMDS).

• Summarize quantitative data for commitment, obligation, contract status, and payment reports.

• Develop and oversee monthly and annual obligation plans.

• Monitor funds transferred from other NOAA or NOS Financial Management Centers.

• Apply accounting codes and adhere to governing business rules.

• Process documentation related to financial corrections.

• Conduct variance analysis and provide justifications for variances to FMC leadership and NOAA headquarters.

• Convert accounting system data into Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

• Respond to data requests from FMCs, NOS or NWS Headquarters, NOAA Headquarters, the Department of Commerce, OMB, and/or Congress.

• Enter data into the Financial Management Data System as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience in federal budgeting or related fields (e.g., finance, budgeting, accounting, or other highly quantitative areas).

• Four years of relevant experience may serve as a substitute for a Bachelor's Degree.

• A Master’s Degree can replace 2 years of experience.

• A PhD may substitute for 4 years of experience.

• Capability to transform data and findings into clear, user-friendly spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

• Exceptional oral presentation skills to effectively brief findings and materials to management.

• Proficient communication skills, especially in discussions with senior leaders.

• Ability to anticipate management questions and proactively meet their needs.

• Competence in analyzing large datasets and reports to find timely answers.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.

• Capacity to meet deadlines and seek assistance when necessary.

• Familiarity with the NOAA accounting system is advantageous.

• Experience with government financial systems and terminology is preferred.

• A passion for the NOAA mission is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.