Army Budget Requirements Analyst

As an Army Budget Requirements Analyst at cBEYONData, your key responsibilities will include collaborating with Army financial stakeholders to document IT system needs, developing detailed requirement documents, serving as a liaison between finance and IT teams, ensuring compliance with DoD financial regulations, evaluating existing IT systems, validating solutions, reporting on project progress, and providing training to Army personnel on budgeting IT systems.

To qualify for the Army Budget Requirements Analyst role at cBEYONData, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, along with 2-3 years of experience in IT requirements analysis focusing on financial or budgetary systems. A strong understanding of Army budgeting processes, technical expertise with financial management IT systems, and active Top Secret security clearance are also essential.

The Army Budget Requirements Analyst ensures compliance with financial regulations at cBEYONData by closely adhering to the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and federal accounting standards while documenting and reviewing IT system requirements. This involves conducting regular evaluations of existing systems and validating that new IT solutions meet all regulatory standards and align with Army financial goals.

Essential skills for an Army Budget Requirements Analyst at cBEYONData include strong financial acumen, analytical abilities to evaluate complex data, excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, attention to detail for precise documentation, problem-solving capability for addressing IT challenges, and familiarity with requirement management tools and budgeting software.

Army Budget Requirements Analysts at cBEYONData can look forward to various career growth opportunities, including skill enhancement through training, exploring leadership roles, and engaging in cross-functional projects. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, alongside its supportive environment, provides a perfect foundation for personal and professional development.

In your answer, elaborate on your familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and provide specific examples where you played a role in budgeting or financial planning. Highlight your understanding of DoD regulations and how you ensured compliance in your past roles.

Discuss your approach to collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs, including techniques for conducting interviews and workshops. Mention specific documentation methods, such as using Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) and Business Requirement Documents (BRD), to ensure clarity and alignment with project goals.

You should mention specific tools you're familiar with, such as JIRA or Confluence. Describe how you've utilized these tools for tracking requirements, managing change requests, and facilitating communication among team members to streamline project workflow.

Your answer should detail a systematic approach where you evaluate current IT systems through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics. Discuss how you collect and analyze data to identify inefficiencies and what steps you take to propose improvements.

Share a specific example of a compliance challenge related to DoD regulations or financial policies, describing how you identified the issue, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome. Illustrate your problem-solving skills and understanding of regulatory standards.

Emphasize the importance of effective communication, and describe strategies such as regular meetings, defined communication channels, and the use of visual aids to bridge the gap between technical and financial language. Mention how you adapt your communication style for different audiences.

Describe your validation process, which might include testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and collaboration with stakeholders for feedback. Highlight how you ensure that the IT solutions align with documented requirements and meet Army standards.

You might discuss resources you utilize, such as professional organizations, webinars, training sessions, and continuous education to keep up with the latest changes in DoD regulations and best practices in budgeting and financial management.

Discuss the vital importance of attention to detail in documenting requirements, ensuring compliance, and analyzing financial data. Share examples from your past that highlight how your diligence has made a positive impact on project outcomes.

Articulate your passion for supporting the Army's mission through effective financial management. Mention the alignment of cBEYONData’s values with your professional goals and your enthusiasm to be part of a team that makes a tangible impact in the financial operations of the Army.