Budget Technician

About Us:

Calhoun International is a Professional Services company providing innovative solutions to our clients. Our expertise ranges from strategic intelligence analysis, expert instruction on intelligence analysis and sensors, cyberspace operations, information systems training, and knowledge management services among others. Calhoun International is located in Tampa, FL with employees in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and overseas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Responsibilities:

Provide on-site technical expertise and capability to plan, program, budget, execute and facilitate reconciliation of assigned budgets for HQ Staff. Review and track budget allocations and expenditures, maintain financial records for all financial documents for current and prior Fiscal Years, contracts, government credit cards and Defense Travel System (DTS) travel documents. Track lines of accounting, fund cites, and other data elements and conduct proactive engagement, collaboration, and communication (both orally and electronically) with the Directorates/Special Staff. Track government funding documents, process reimbursable MIPRs, establish reimbursables in the accounting system, and coordinate with the staff on the management of the reimbursable funds. Confirm accuracy of the automated system database information, using various computer software and web-based programs to produce required financial documents. Assist with preparing annual spend plans to allocate appropriated funds to individual requirements, and with the development of narrative justifications statements and presentation materials for budget submissions and unfunded requirements (UFRs). Perform a weekly analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned usage, evaluate funds availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determine where reprogramming actions may be necessary. Align requirements to appropriate sources of funding and develop, package, process, and track financial data/results. Participate in review, validation, and funding recommendation meetings for execution year UFRs, process Journal Vouchers and Standard Form 1080/1081 accounting under direction of government oversight. Monitor current and prior year de-obligations, identify discrepancies, and ensure corrections are made in the financial system. Assist with clearing the open document list and working the dormant account review quarterly (DAR-Q). Monitor, analyze, and reconcile current and prior year commitments and obligations. Coordinate and follow-up with the contracting offices to obtain obligating documents and contracts.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with defense financial management practices and procedures
• Bachelor's Degree in a finance, accounting, or business-related field
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing at the 4-Star Combatant Command level

Security Clearance:

• Security clearance requirement applies to the position

Preferred:

• Designation as a Certified Defense Financial Manager a plus
• Financial Management experience in a Combatant Command HQs a plus
• Experience with Joint Planning processes a plus
• Knowledge of and experience with automated financial systems and analytic processes and tools to assist in decision making