Budget Analyst

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex is pursuing a Defense Health Agency (DHA) contract to support WRAIR Research Management Division (RMD). The Budget Analyst provides budget planning, financial execution, expenditure tracking, and analytical reporting to the WRAIR Research Management Division. The role supports financial management for research programs through GFEBS reporting, financial reviews, and timely recommendations to Government leadership.

Work Location and Telework: The position will be performed primarily on-site. Situational telework may be permitted when approved by the Government.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support budget planning, formulation, financial execution, forecasting, and spend-plan monitoring.
• Analyze financial data and prepare status-of-funds, open-commitment, open-obligation, and cost-management reports using GFEBS.
• Track commitments, obligations, expenditures, and available funding; identify discrepancies and execution risks.
• Draft funding and purchase documentation, including MIPRs where applicable, for Government review and approval.
• Prepare reports, financial spreadsheets, charts, visualizations, and briefings for RMD leadership, division directors, and administrative officers.
• Support financial data calls, research program cost analysis, and coordination with Government stakeholders and Principal Investigators.
• Identify variances that could affect funding or execution strategy and recommend appropriate action.
• Support monthly budget/expenditure reporting, reconciliation, and fiscal-year-end activities.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records; never obligate or commit Government funds.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Government financial management, accounting, and budget execution principles.
• Experience with GFEBS or related Federal finance systems and expenditure reporting.
• Understanding of commitments, obligations, spend plans, MIPRs, and fiscal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, data analysis, reporting, and visualization skills.
• Ability to communicate financial findings clearly and handle sensitive financial data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, or Federal financial program support.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial records, track expenditures, and prepare accurate reports.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial data management.
• Ability to meet Federal background investigation and installation access requirements and obtain a CAC if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
• Direct GFEBS experience, preferably within Army or DoD financial programs.
• WRAIR, USAMRDC, DHA, Government laboratory, or clinical research budget support experience.
• Experience with MIPRs, research funding, fiscal-year closeout, and financial dashboards.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.