Corporate Profile:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients’ projects and programs.

Job Summary:
Acquisition Professionals LLC is looking for Budget Analyst to provide support to our client in Atlanta, GA (remote). The Budget Analyst will support multiple phases of the Grants and Procurement process, or it can span the entire procurement process from the pre-award phase through the post-award phase.


Responsibilities:

• Assist with the review and validation of budget planning information.  
• Perform payroll projections forecasts, (i.e., payroll expenses for the current and upcoming budget year, baseline projections) and generate, annualize, and update for individual employees.   
• Assist with the preparation of programmatic information necessary for the preparation and submission of spending plans.
• Summarize, analyze and review funding requests, ensure funds are utilized consistent with budget projections and prepare documents for certification of funds. 
• Reconcile projection reports and validate daily system commitments and obligations against plan. 
• Determine the cost fluctuations for the recruitment of new staff and changes due to promotion, staff departures, and staff awards. 
• Develop Status of Funds (SoF) report(s) for operational level organizations and attend monthly branch SoF meeting. 
• Develop/update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation of team processes.    
• Validate the Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) IRIS module for input into planning tool.   
• Assist with the calculation of the Continuing Resolution (CR) based on established criteria and various scenarios - consults with special project team.  
• Project what the payroll bill will be monthly and annually. 
• Develop routine updates for response to inquiries. 
• Monitor commitments and obligations to:  
  • Ensure timely recording
  • Review resources committed reports to ensure reports are accurate.
  • Maintain awareness of all commitments and obligations to protect against over expenditure. 
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Project budgeting experience with working cradle to grave grants - pre-award to post award and experience with federal awards. 
• Ability to gather, analyze, verify and consolidate information and statistical data. 
• Skilled in researching, planning, forecasting, compiling, and summarizing data concerning personnel salaries and expenses and line-item information needed for execution. 
• Ability to review historical financial data and trends to prepare and validate budget estimates for programs. 
• Ability to identify and resolve a variety of financial and/or budget-related policy issues, questions and problems related to the organization mission.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field. 
• At least 3 years of federal budget experience with Grants or Acquisitions
• 1-2 years of experience using the Resource Management System (RMS)
• Must be a United States Citizen

Personal Qualities:

• Customer service oriented.
• Prompt responsiveness.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed deliverable timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player.

Corporate Summary:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, 8 (A) small business.  We are located at the MetroPark Office Complex in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.