Consequence Management Budget and Contract Analyst

Location:    Washington DC

This position supports the Department of Energy’s (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Nuclear Incident Response (N-84) with support to the Consequence Management (CM) Program. This position will track budget execution and contract management in direct support of the CM Program Manager and staff. This hybrid work position will require frequent trips to the office for meetings and information-system related work that cannot be conducted from outside the office. In addition, this position will serve as an on-call member of the NA-84 response team to support operations when directed.

Responsibilities:

• Track CM Program-provided funding to DOE/NNSA sites using multiple accounting codes. This includes tracking funding authorizations, obligations, and costs, and reconciling values across several different systems.
• Review approved funding program documents and work authorization statements related to NA-84 efforts for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with contract modifications and contract management problem resolution.
• Review monthly reports, establish and track agreement deliverable dates, and maintain records. In concert with federal oversight, review invoices and vouchers.
• Receive input from the CM Program Manager, CM staff, and DOE Labs. Edit Project Execution Plans for accuracy and consistency. Maintain a budget archive and distribute as required.
• Assist NA-84 track interagency funding received and complete the process to assign the funding received to the DOE Labs and contractors as directed. Use automated budgetary systems (G-Invoicing, STARS, STRIPES, etc.) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments
• Attend meetings and conference calls related to budgets and contracts and provide summaries to federal leadership and staff.
• Develop and interpret program budget guidance, budget instructions and other guidelines for use by other budget analysts or financial personnel within the assigned organization.
• Serve on call when required and report to work within two hours of notification.

Required Qualifications:

• A U.S. citizen with a current Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance and ability to obtain SCI access. May require the periodic successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• The candidate’s written consent to conduct a background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening for the purposes of obtaining a security clearance will be required as a condition of employment.
• Ongoing reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal substances will be conducted as a requirement for ongoing access to DOE sites. The candidate’s written consent to conduct such tests will be required as a condition of employment.
• Familiarity with budget and contract terminology, ability to read and understand budget and contract documents and analyses, and quickly learn new systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience; familiarity with DOE department-wide budget tracking software tools, web-based budget tracking tools, and Excel to monitor budget execution and generate reports.
• Ability to work with DOE Laboratories budget and contract analysts to ensure budget execution is compliant with CM Office’s goals and direction.
• Strong, clear, and concise communication skills to explain budget and contract status to managers.
• During emergency responses and exercises, able to work after hours, extended shifts and weekends when required.
• Ability to execute short-notice travel may be required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in government budget and accounting, and in particular G-Invoicing.
• Familiarity with government contracting, processes, and timelines.
• Experience with Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) and Interagency Agreement (IAA) activities at NNSA Headquarters.