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Budget Analyst
URL: http://www.gofreestone.com/careers
Company / Organization: Freestone Environmental
Type: Full-time
City: Silver Spring
State or Country if outside US: WA
Application Deadline: 17-Aug-18
Description:
Freestone Environmental Services, Inc. (www.gofreestone.com) a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, seeks a talented individual to serve as a Budget Analyst to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R - www.response.restoration.noaa.gov). OR&R is a program office that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal resources. To do this OR&R provides scientific response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants; works to reduce, remove and better understand the impacts of marine debris; and protects and restores the nation's trust natural resources. The Budget Analyst will be a team member of the Business Services Group division within OR&R. The Business Services Group provides OR&R with budget and administrative support. It is a team-oriented and collaborative work environment. Responsibilities • Provide budget tracking and analysis. This will require the individual to use and enter data into office-specific information systems. • Research and query budget data and expense information. • Prepare materials for responses to various budgetary questions. • Play an integral role in the budget planning process. • Provide analysis on pending obligation commitments for grants and contracts and accurately report the information to key personnel. • Prepare reports and supplies fiscal and budgetary data. • Analyze and evaluate continual changes in program plans and funding. • Develop recommendations for financial and/or budgetary actions. • Notify program office/management of trends toward over and under obligation of funds. • Recommend ways to improve the utilization of funds. • Monitor the execution of funding and agreements support. • Maintain and coordinate project code information. • Help create and maintain an office policy and procedures manual. Qualifications • Bachelor's in business administration or related field. • Strong knowledge of the budgetary process and analytical skills. • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Self-motivated energetic strategic thinker. • Ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of individuals. • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift priorities as needed. • Knowledge of Federal Budget Execution and Commerce Business System (CBS) is a plus. • Familiarity with NOAA policies, procedures for budget and finance is highly desirable.
Point of Contact: Erika Olson