Arlington, VA, USA | Hourly | Full Time
| Teksouth is an employee-owned company. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.
Position Title: Budget Analyst
Location: Crystal City, VA (onsite)
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance
This role will start on August 15, 2025.
Company Overview
Teksouth is committed to empowering organizations through data and technology, providing innovative solutions to support complex business needs. We're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Budget Analyst, you'll have access to training and certification programs, as well as opportunities to work on diverse projects and collaborate with experienced professionals.
Position Summary
Teksouth is seeking a Budget Analyst for budget administration, formulation, and execution of operations and maintenance. Budget Analysts will utilize and enhance their skills in either budget formulation or budget execution and analysis by supporting the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office in its mission to accelerate DoD adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) from the boardroom to the battlefield to enable decision advantage.
For this role, significant experience with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system is a critical requirement. You'll be leveraging DAI daily to manage financial transactions and ensure fiscal accountability within a dynamic government environment. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with DAI, understanding its nuances to drive efficient and transparent financial operations.
Responsibilities
Provide budget formulation, justification, and execution support
Analyze, monitor, and report financial data using DAI and other financial systems
Provide support during audits, reviews, and data calls
Create and compile funding packages, including required documentation, justifications, and financial forms, to support the obligation of funds per agency guidelines and fiscal law.
Input requirements into DAI for commitment and acceptance (obligation)
Follow up with mission partner(s) to ensure prompt obligation
Research and follow up on Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) listed on the DAR-Q (Detailed Accounting Report - Quarterly) to ensure timely de-obligation or resolution in compliance with financial management policies.
Provide decision support to your directorates and answer questions using financial data
Attend Directorate and Acquisition meetings to ensure synchronization among the teams.
Support the continued development of auditable annual financial statements
Establish obligation and expenditure plans for active year appropriations, monitor execution throughout the fiscal year, and provide analysis at the requirement, office, sub-project, project, or appropriation level, as required
Plan for and review Independent Government Cost Estimates
Maintain an accurate record of all financial and programmatic changes across execution years and future years' defense program (FYDP)
Provide support in the preparation of the budget planning documents, including R-Docs
Qualifications
The Budget Analyst will perform well if they have the following skills:
All levels of experience as a Budget Analyst for DOD and other Government agencies; OSD level experience preferred
Mandatory hands-on experience and proficiency with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system are required.
Ability to operate and update the financial tools and systems to include DAI , Advana, and other financial systems as required
Knowledge of OSD budgetary principles and procedures
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures, including major system acquisition lifecycle resource planning practices and procedures, and Acquisition Program Baseline development and PMPs
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, finance, engineering, business, accounting, or the sciences. In lieu of a 4-year degree, additional years of experience may be considered.
*Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Company Benefits
Teksouth is an employee-owned company. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.
Teksouth values and engages in the diversity of its teammates, customers, and business partners.
EOE race/color/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/vet
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We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.