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Sr. Budget Analyst

FedWriters, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview FWI is building a team to provide comprehensive financial management and budget analysis support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS), Region 9 and West Zone, managing multi-million-dollar contracts and security operations that protect federal facilities across four states and the Pacific Islands. As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will support critical financial operations by analyzing and tracking accounting functions in the Federal Financial Management System (FFMS), managing invoice processing and contract obligations, maintaining complex financial databases and reconciliation reports, and providing analytical support that ensures the effective allocation of resources for approximately 1,230 Protective Security Officers across 644 guard posts serving multiple federal agencies. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award

Work Schedule and Location: On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm in San Diego, CA

Responsibilities

Analyze, track, and monitor accounting functions in the Federal Financial Management System (FFMS); create commitments, review obligations and change orders, generate financial analysis reports, and ensure compliance with federal agency procedures

Review and verify invoices on multi-million-dollar contracts; ensure sufficient obligated funds, facilitate timely approval processes, and maintain vendor payment reconciliation reports throughout contract lifecycle

Maintain comprehensive guard contract spreadsheet tracking approximately 1,230 Protective Security Officers across 644 guard posts serving multiple federal agencies in 4 states and Pacific Islands

Manage Security Work Authorizations (SWAs) from initiation through closeout; process accounts receivable and reimbursable transactions; verify funding status

Analyze regional revenue and expenditures across multiple funding sources; conduct monthly billing and budget analyses, spend plan reviews, and monitor undelivered/unliquidated orders

Support contract and obligation closeout processes; reconcile accounts, draft reprogramming justifications, and prepare expense reclassifications to correct discrepancies

Support budget team in preparing required documentation for contractual services and security projects; assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial submissions and appropriations closeout

Qualifications Required:

BS/BA degree including at least 24 hours coursework in finance, quantitative methods, or accounting

Minimum four (4) years active experience in federal financial policy, procedures, regulations, and guidelines applicable to financial management programs, processes, and systems

Skills and ability to apply knowledge to broad scope of complex assignments

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, intermediate Excel, PowerPoint)

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Adobe, Visio

Ability to learn DHS/FPS computer programs and applications

Capable of operating routine office equipment (scanners, copiers, fax machines)

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong analytical skills

Ability to conduct online research

Resourcefulness and initiative to function in fast-paced environment

Attention to detail with minimal supervision

Professional demeanor

Ability to meet planned and unscheduled deadlines

Ability to work independently

Must pass DHS background suitability clearance (HSPD-12)

Must have valid Social Security Card issued by SSA

Equal Opportunity FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Pay Range: $95,222

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