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Sancorp Consulting LLC

Budget Analyst III

Mclean, VA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

... to Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Activities within Office of the Under Secretary of War ... Advises organizational leadership on resource requirements, budget formulation and execution ...

High Liner Foods

Food Scientist

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

The Food Scientist is a Research & Development Subject Matter Expert for the organization and acts ... formulation, testing, sensory evaluation, specifications, cooking instructions and shelf-life ...

Luna Labs USA

Materials Research Specialist

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

This role will support research and development with hands‑on polymer formulation, composite production, and material testing using new or established methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a ...

STR

Senior Signal Processing Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

$139K - $170K/yr

Our main customer focus is on Department of War and Intelligence Community research and development programs, with work spanning concept formulation through validation prototyping. The Role: As a ...

STR

Principal Signal Processing Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

$220K - $260K/yr

Our main customer focus is on Department of War and Intelligence Community research and development programs, with work spanning concept formulation through validation prototyping. The Role: As a ...

STR

Principal Signal Processing Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

$220K - $260K/yr

Our main customer focus is on Department of War and Intelligence Community research and development programs, with work spanning concept formulation through validation prototyping. The Role: As a ...

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Formulation Research and Development (R&D) professionals are scientists and engineers who specialize in creating and optimizing the composition of products, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or food items. Their primary role is to develop stable, effective, and safe formulations by combining active ingredients with excipients or other supporting materials. They conduct experiments, analyze data, and ensure that the final product meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards. These experts work closely with other departments, including analytical, quality assurance, and production, to bring innovative products from concept to market.

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Budget Analyst III

Mclean, VA • On-site

Sancorp Consulting LLC
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$90K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Support OUSW(I&S) in budget and program analysis, including preparation and participation in PPBE processes and working groups.

  • Monitor OUSW(I&S) resources and expenditures, coordinate fund transfers, and support out-of-cycle funding and annual reporting activities.

  • Develop, coordinate, and manage administrative and procurement documentation, including budget packages, procurement packages, and related reports.

Job description

Budget Analyst III

Position Summary: 

Position Description: 

Budget Analyst III

Location: 

National Capital Region

Work Posture: 

On-site

Travel: 

Occasional

Deployment:

No

Drug screening:

Yes

Security Clearance:

Citizenship:


Top Secret, SCI Eligible

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

  • 10 years of budget formulation and execution experience.
  • 5 years of experience with the Planning, Program, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) phases of the DoD budget.
  • 5 years of experience with budget formulation, enactment, and execution.
  • 5 years of experience with monitoring organizational spending, managing required reports, and informing senior leaders on the status and availability of funds.
  • 5 years of experience with complex technical project management to ensure alignment with mission goals.



Salary:

Commensurate with experience

 

Responsibilities:

 

SANCORP is seeking a Budget Analyst III to provide Administrative, Analytic, Scientific, Information Technology and Subject Matter Expertise Support Services in direct support to Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Activities within Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). The following are examples of responsibilities: 

  • Provides expertise in DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), strategic resource management, project and program management, strategic planning, and staff support for complex developmental and operational programs. Advises organizational leadership on resource requirements, budget formulation and execution, program performance, mission priorities, and risk.
  • Supports and coordinates complex projects across multiple organizations, managing scope, cost, schedule, resources, milestones, dependencies, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder requirements. Supports development of integrated project plans, performance metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
  • Supports development and evaluation of budget submissions, spend plans, resource projections, execution strategies, and programmatic alternatives. Identifies funding gaps, execution risks, and resource constraints and develops defensible recommendations and courses of action. Assembles, reviews, coordinates, and submits Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) packages, ensuring funding documentation, supporting requirements, financial data, approvals, and required documentation are complete, accurate, and properly routed for execution.
  • Supports multidisciplinary analysis and staff support for strategic planning, requirements development, policy, program integration, acquisition, and operational activities. Prepares executive briefings, decision papers, staff packages, issue papers, budget justifications, and program assessments.
  • Supports evaluation of programs and processes for compliance with DoD policies, government standards, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial management requirements. Supports cross-functional teams and synchronizes technical, operational, financial, and programmatic efforts across DoD and the Intelligence Community.

Sancorp Consulting LLC shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Sancorp’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at Sancorp’s sole discretion.

Sancorp Consulting, LLC, is an SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) company seeking highly motivated and qualified professionals and offer an attractive salary and benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, life and Disability Insurance; 401K, and holidays to ensure the highest quality of life for our employees. Please visit our website for more information at www.sancorpconsulting.com.

Sancorp Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At Sancorp Consulting, LLC we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.