Job Description

Budget Analyst at ASRT, Inc.

ASRT, Inc. provides scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of ASRT, Inc. and will be assigned to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Office of Program Management and Operations (OPMO), at the CDC, 4770 Buford Hwy, NE, Atlanta, GA, to provide technical assistance and support in all areas administered by the Office of Budget Services (OBS).

SCOPE OF WORK

The Budget Analyst will assist in the performance of daily operations of the Budget Execution Services area. This includes, but is not limited to, providing technical assistance and financial analytical support to the allocation, execution, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of CDC appropriated funds; assist and support the continuous review and reporting of status of funds ensuring compliance with standards and approved spending plans; assist and support the development of CDC spending plans, analyze spending patterns and make recommendations to OCFO staff on realized and potential problem areas.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical assistance and support to the allocation, execution, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of CDC funds for NCIPC. This generally includes completing daily review and reconciliation of funds for assigned accounts.

• Assist and support the continuous review and reporting of status of funds ensuring compliance with standards and approved spending plans.

• Assist and support the development of CDC spending plans, analyze spending patterns and make recommendations to CDC staff on realized and potential problem areas.

• Compile and prepare specialized budget reports as required.

• Provide support for payroll and other related issues including labor distribution as required.

• Provide support for agency-wide deliverables which are critical for timely financial decision-making responsibilities.

• Provide high-level analysis of budgetary data and departmental systems and reports for program managers, recommending innovative solutions in any potential problem areas as needed.

• On occasion there may be the need for support beyond the typical workday for preparation of end of fiscal year close-out activities or critical operational efforts that support the statement of work throughout the period of performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or a minimum of 5 years of experience performing similar duties.

Required:

• Familiarity with CDC systems and processes, as related to the scope of work noted.

• Coordination of funding processes and procedures to ensure acquisitions are completed in a timely manner and within anticipated deadlines.

• Experience maintaining and providing budget and cost analysis services. utilizing a variety of software including Windows-based applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Access.

• Experience providing quality control regarding funding documentation.

• Experience providing funding data and analysis for stakeholders.

• Experience creating, modifying, and presenting spending plans, with a focus on public health needs.

• Experience working with SMEs and other stakeholder to gather, document and process funding requests of various types.

• Knowledge of systems and/or experience performing the following budget-related tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Excellent organization skills.

Desired:

• Familiarity with financial and budget reporting and preparing reports for stakeholders across an institution.

• Familiarity with updating funding systems upon discovery of errors, or as needed.

Language Skills:

• The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

REQUIREMENT:

• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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ASRT, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. It is the policy of ASRT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, and to take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and Executive Orders.