SUMMARY
A Budget Analyst III provides senior-level budget analysis and financial management support to an Army client operating in a fast-paced, headquarters-level environment. Manages complex funding portfolios, supports budget execution and planning activities across the full Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and delivers timely financial insight to inform senior leadership decisions. Engages directly with Requirement Owners, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Acquisition team, other budget analysts, and senior-level stakeholders to align funding strategies, resolve execution issues, and ensure compliance with federal appropriations law and DoD financial policy.
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who anticipates issues before they arise, takes initiative without waiting to be directed, and brings a genuine team-first mindset to every engagement. This role demands both technical precision and the interpersonal agility required to operate effectively across a broad, senior stakeholder network. This position is onsite in Arlington, VA.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Secret security clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property. U.S. Citizenship.
Onsite work required in Arlington, VA. High-tempo environment with recurring deadlines tied to the Army and DoD budget cycle.
Strong working knowledge of federal budgeting, appropriations law, and DoD/Army financial regulations.
Expert-level knowledge of the DoD PPBE process and Army budget cycles, including program build, POM development, budget justification, and execution review.
In-depth familiarity with Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds, including fiscal-year availability, execution rules, obligation and expenditure tracking, and year-end close.
Prior hands-on experience with the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and cPROBE, the systems used to pull data, track execution, and support budget development.
Demonstrated experience managing spend plans, tracking obligations and disbursements, and producing execution performance reports.
Familiarity with reimbursable funding mechanisms, interagency agreements, and working capital fund environments.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis tools, and working proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and senior-level stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.
Proactive: Identifies problems early, raises issues promptly, and drives solutions without waiting to be directed.
Detail-oriented: Applies disciplined quality-control habits and catches errors, inconsistencies, and gaps before products reach leadership.
Team player: Collaborative, reliable, and…