EY Government Public Sector - Finance Senior Consultant DoD Budget Analyst 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

26996999

Various macroeconomic and budget-related challenges are hampering effective public financial management. To address these challenges, governments are introducing reforms to measure effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure and to improve fiscal transparency. As part of our US Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, you will join a talented group of professionals to help federal, state and local government and public sector organizations improve planning, budgetary and financial performance, and to meet public transparency and accountability requirements.

Your key responsibilities

As one of our finance professionals, you’ll help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders, you’ll bring diverse perspectives to every challenge.  We'll help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with opportunities to build your skills in budget and cost optimization.  Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Support ongoing Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) reform efforts within DoD
• Perform support and analysis activities to document financial execution for budget accounts and design and test the integration and accuracy of financial data integration into the DoD Advanced Analytics (Advana) tool
• Provide support with the collection and integration of financial data, including the data calls to collect such information, to include determining the appropriate analytic methods to develop reports and briefings
• Analyze historical budget data and exhibits to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern for budget structure and justification
• Provide recommendations for improving the quality and accuracy of budget justifications
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for developing and reviewing budget justifications to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Staying current on CPE requirements and continuously improving technical skills

Skills and attributes for success

• Consistently deliver quality client services
• Monitor progress, manage risk and keep key stakeholders informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Demonstrate technical capabilities and professional knowledge; demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
• An active Secret level security clearance
• Work onsite as needed by client up to 5 days per week
• Demonstrated experience using the DoD Advanced Analytics (Advana) tool
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with pivot tables and other advanced features of Excel
• Experience in managing client expectations and working directly with customers on various ad hoc requests
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.