Budget Analyst at Anser – Arlington, Virginia
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About This Position
Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats (ODASD (CN&SP)). The ODASD (CN&SP) advances the Department of Defenses (DoD) mission to counter drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and threat finance networks.
In this key role you will oversee financial planning, programming, and execution for DoD counterdrug and counter-threat programs. You will directly contribute to resource allocation decisions across Combatant Commands, Military Departments, and Defense Agencies. The analyst ensures that funding strategies align with national security priorities and comply with federal and DoD financial regulations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Analyze program and budget requirements across CD/CTOC/CTF portfolios
- Develop and review Program Objective Memoranda (POM) inputs
- Prepare budget justification materials and resource packages
- Evaluate budget execution data for accuracy and compliance
- Conduct cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Support reprogramming actions and funding adjustments
- Monitor monthly execution across DoD components
- Assist in program audits and financial reviews
- Develop briefings and recommendations for senior leadership
- Perform feasibility and efficiency studies for program investments
- Support workload modeling and resource prioritization
- Analyze long-term funding strategies and impacts
- Coordinate with stakeholders across DoD and interagency partners
- Utilize ERP systems and financial databases for analysis
- Provide real-time analysis and decision support in dynamic environments
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret (SCI) Clearance
- Masters degree preferably in finance, economics, business, public administration, or similarly related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD or federal budget/financial management
- Expert knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
- Demonstrated understanding of federal budgeting, appropriations, and authorizations
- Experience with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury policies
- Proficiency with DoD financial ERP systems and manpower databases
- Previous experience presenting information related to cost estimation and financial analysis to senior leaders
- Ability to present complex financial data to senior leaders
- Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate independently and advise senior leaders (SES/General Officer level)
- Experience translating complex technical topics into plain language
- Familiarity with DoD PPBE processes
- Excellent communication and briefing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure, ambiguous environments
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.