Program Acquisition Budget Analyst

As a Program Acquisition Budget Analyst at Gritter Francona, your primary responsibilities will focus on developing and coordinating Spend Plans, managing financial matters, and supporting the Balanced Survivability Assessment program. You'll review project budgets, monitor contractual commitments, and prepare detailed status reports. Engaging with senior leadership through effective communication, you will ensure the successful execution of projects and assist in all financial oversight required.

To qualify for the Program Acquisition Budget Analyst position at Gritter Francona, candidates must have either a Bachelor's degree with six years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with four years of applicable experience. Additionally, possession of an active Top Secret clearance is mandatory, alongside strong communication skills for effective briefing and presentation to senior leadership.

Essential skills for a Program Acquisition Budget Analyst at Gritter Francona include expertise in financial management, project oversight, and effective communication. You'll also need strong analytical skills to assess budgetary data and develop solutions for identified issues. The ability to draft procurement documentation and manage timelines efficiently is crucial for success in this role.

Gritter Francona is committed to the professional growth of its Program Acquisition Budget Analysts through various training and development opportunities. This includes ongoing education related to financial analytics, project management, and leadership skills. Employees are encouraged to pursue certifications and workshops that enhance their professional capabilities.

At Gritter Francona, a Program Acquisition Budget Analyst can expect a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a retirement plan featuring 401k and IRA options, life insurance, paid time off for vacation and holidays, and options for short and long-term disability. The company values its employees' well-being, ensuring they are supported both professionally and personally.

In this role, describe various projects where you managed budgetary oversight, detailing your strategies for monitoring expenses and tracking obligations. Highlight the tools and methodologies you employed to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Talk about the process you follow to create Spend Plans, including resource allocation, project prioritization, and potential adjustments for unexpected expenses. Give examples of how you ensure alignment with overall project goals.

Elaborate on your ability to simplify intricate financial data to make it comprehensible for various stakeholders. You can discuss your use of visual aids, summaries, and direct communication techniques that resonate with different audience levels.

Provide a detailed narrative of the challenge, the steps you took to understand the issue, and the solutions implemented. Highlight your analytical skills and collaboration with team members to achieve a successful outcome.

Discuss specific instances where you prepared procurement documents, such as Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements. Explain your approach to ensuring compliance with regulations and most effectively conveying project requirements.

Illustrate your approach to prioritization by discussing the criteria you use for assessing project urgency and impact. Mention tools or methodologies you've successfully utilized to track and manage competing deadlines.

Share a particular instance where you identified inefficiencies in financial reporting and how you implemented changes. Focus on the results and benefits gained for the team or organization.

Detail your commitment to professional development. Discuss any courses, certifications, webinars, or industry conferences you attend to stay current with best practices and emerging trends in budgeting and financial management.

Explain your methods for staying informed about financial regulations and how you integrate compliance measures into budgeting processes. Mention any experiences with audits or assessments you've worked on.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in a budgeting context. Provide examples of how you have contributed to team-based budgeting efforts, underscoring how teamwork enhances accountability and aligns objectives.