Budget Formulation Analyst

Data Networks, Inc. (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a remote Senior Budget Formulation Analyst. The successful candidate will support DNC's client at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS) Headquarters. The successful candidate will help create the NOS budget submissions to NOAA Headquarters, the Department of Commerce (DOC) Headquarters, the President’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.

The NOS Budget Formulation Division provides budget formulation coordination and support for the NOS financial management centers (FMCs). The budget formulation analysts serve as advocates and liaisons to NOS’s oversight bodies at NOAA, DOC, OMB, and Congress.

Key Role:

This is a remote position. The successful candidate will help review, draft, and strengthen budget justification requests within the President’s Budget Request to Congressional Appropriations Committees and Subcommittees. The candidate will lead the creation, collection, and review of multiple crosscut data calls each year, spanning multiple programs and offices.

The duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting and editing budget increase and decrease requests and justifications, given programmatic benefits and environmental risks.
• Track crosscuts of data across budget lines and NOS offices.
• Correspond with FMCs to prepare for the annual President's Budget submission and crosscut data calls.
• Draft and review impact statements based on Congressional Mark Ups
• Create, maintain, and present budgetary exhibits and briefing materials for government audiences such as NOS, NOAA, and DOC leadership
• Provide support and expertise in responding to Congressional, Interagency and Intra-agency data calls
• Coordinate with program offices to translate technical and scientific documents for consumption by external audiences, including DOC and Congress
• Track NOS program budgets across multiple fiscal years and budget formulation cycles

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 or more years of experience in a related field. A Master's degree may be used as a substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Master's degree preferred
• Budget formulation experience at a Federal Agency is a plus.
• Experience with the federal budget cycle is a plus.
• A proven history of handling a large portfolio of programs and projects.
• Familiarity with NOAA budget processes and organizational structures is a plus.
• Existing knowledge of National Ocean Service (NOS) programs is a plus.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Experience using Excel to create detailed tables and track budget fluctuations.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a high pace working environment.
• Ability to understand and prioritize customer needs.
• Skill in using discretion and tact when dealing with all levels of seniority.
• Ability to initiate action independently after having been given general guidance/direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.