Budget Analyst

The Role: Budget Analyst

The Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

DLS Engineering is seeking qualified candidates to fill an immediate need for a Budget Analyst supporting the U.S. Air Force in Honolulu, HI.

A Day in the Life:

• Budget formulation work involving review and preparation of funding requirements in execution and future budget years for PACAF/JCS exercises or PACAF DFE/DC and related operations.
• Compile, consolidate, interpret, and summarize budgetary data estimates in an accurate and timely manner IAW HHQ deadlines.
• Review historical data to determine spending trends and forecast annual funding needs.
• Prepare budget estimates IAW Joint Staff, INDOPACOM and PACAF prescribed procedures and Air Force regulations.
• Perform budget execution and administrative work involving the monitoring and adjustments of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds.
• Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.
• Analyzes data within the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) accounting systems to ensure accuracy of data elements.
• Thoroughly review and check obligations, expenditures, reimbursable orders and requests for allotments to ensure funds are being spent IAW annual work plans and schedules and makes sounds recommendations for reprogramming.
• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.
• Conduct analysis, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information.
• Perform routine, individual economic analysis, and impact studies.
• Attend planning conferences, in progress reviews, and other related to PACAF/JCS exercises or DFE, DC, and related operations as assigned.
• Understand and comply with Office of Management and Budget directives, Office of the Secretary of Defense policies, Air Force instructions, and other federal guidelines.
• Input/submit funding documents in applicable financial systems and prepare Fund Cite Authorization letters as required.
• Review and manage exercise open document listing (ODL).
• Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on funding requirements inputs, Program Order Memorandum (POM) inputs to applicable resource advisor / budget analyst.

When I read the below it sounds like me:

• Have Active Secret clearance
• Must have a minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting and finance or a minimum of two years of directly related experience.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to liaise with DoD, HHQ, Services, Combatant Commands, Embassies, and other Agencies as necessary.
• Must be able to travel at least three (3) times annually.
• Effective command of Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a working knowledge of the following Air Force budget and accounting systems:
  • Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS)
  • Financial Management Suites - Open Document List (FMSuite - FRC / ODL / DAR-Q / MISC Review / UOA)
  • Commander's Resource Integration System (CRIS)
  • Defense Travel System (DTS)
  • G-Invoicing (G-INV)
• Must be able pass a government background check.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Other information:

• We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including life, health and disability insurance and excellent 401k program with a generous leave package
• If accommodation is needed with the application and/or interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 757-494-5151
• DLS is an E-Verify company
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
• A background investigation will be completed before employment