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2ndWave LLC seeks a Federal Budget Analyst to join our team. This person will play a critical role in planning, formulating, executing, and managing the agency's financial resources. This position requires in-depth experience with federal budgeting processes, funds control, and financial reporting to support mission-critical operations effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with federal budget management, cash flow analysis, interagency agreements, and proficiency in tools such as COGNOS. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support federal budget planning and formulation processes, especially for agencies managing significant fixed assets and interagency agreements. • Supporting financial management activities including planning, budgeting, and controlling the allocation of funding across multiple projects. • Develop, manage, and implement detailed agency spend plans to ensure efficient and compliant allocation of resources. • Create, update, and enhance budget templates to streamline budget preparation and review processes. • Execute federal budgetary activities, including rigorous funds control, expenditure analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and detailed transaction analysis. • Analyze expenditure trends and cash flow to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management. • Manage and track customer funds within federal frameworks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency. • Facilitate business process development and management improvements, contributing to enhanced financial controls and operational efficiency. • Utilize COGNOS for data analysis, reporting, and supporting informed decision-making processes. • Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred. • Extensive federal budget planning and formulation experience within agencies holding substantial fixed assets and managing interagency agreements. • Proven track record in developing comprehensive agency spend plans. • Demonstrated ability to develop effective budget templates tailored to organizational requirements. • Robust experience in federal budget execution, including stringent funds control, meticulous expenditure analysis, financial reconciliation, detailed reporting, and transaction-level analysis. • Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting expenditures and cash flow data. • Experience managing and tracking funds for federal customers. • Expertise in business process development and continuous management improvement. • Strong skills and experience in using COGNOS for budget and financial data analysis. Preferred Qualifications: • Direct budget and financial management experience within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). • Familiarity and practical experience with the Department of Transportation’s DELPHI core financial management system, including PRISM. Competencies: • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize. • Superior written and verbal communication skills. • Effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. W-2 employment only. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. About 2ndWave: 2ndWave LLC (2ndWave) is a management and technology consulting firm providing a focused set of financial management, program management, and technology solutions to public sector clients. Our certified professionals have extensive experience implementing large, complex public sector programs; helping our clients solve their most pressing financial and business management challenges; and implementing proven leading-edge technology solutions that enable them to operate more efficiently while minimizing risks and costs. Apply tot his job

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