Introduction: ARServices is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to support a federal customer responsible for advancing national security and defense technology programs.
This role is ideal for cleared professionals who bring a strong foundation in budget planning, financial analysis, and program support, and who are excited to contribute to mission-critical technical initiatives. This position requires an active Secret clearance.
Position Overview: The Budget Analyst will provide budget and financial support to DTRA in alignment with DoD policies. The successful candidate will manage the Division’s current spending plan and unfunded requirements list, and assist with all aspects of financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
About ARServices: For more than 20 years, ARServices has delivered mission-driven consulting to national security agencies. We bring the scale of a large firm combined with the agility of a startup. We move with purpose, adapt quickly, and deliver real impact.
Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance
Primary responsibilities include:
Provide budget and finance Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) in support of DTRA research and development programs in accordance with DoD policies.
Maintain the Division’s current Spend Plan and Unfunded Requirements list.
Monitor, analyze, and report on commitments, obligations, and disbursements for RDT&E appropriations.
Prepare supporting financial documentation required to commit funding in accordance with DTRA financial policy and procedures.
Create data visualizations (tables, bar and pie charts) that inform leaders of budget position to drive decisions.
Research unobligated commitments and unliquidated obligations.
Review Monthly Status Reports (MSR) provided by performers and reconcile them to disbursements as recorded in government databases.
Inform program managers of the status and availability of funds.
Estimate future financial needs of programs to feed out-year programming.
Support the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) in developing exhibits and articles for government leadership approval.
Support the development of the Budget Estimate Submission (BES).
Plan and program future requirements and prepare Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), President’s Budget (PB), and other products supporting requests and justification for funding.
Assist program managers by providing advisory assistance for financial support functions, including coordination and tracking of financial instruments, defense of budget requests, justification documentation, briefing materials, and other administrative documents.
Review managers’ budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and other regulations.
This position is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic federal environment.
Required Qualifications:
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
At least 5-7 years’ experience managing budget execution, spend plan, and burn rate processes.
At least 5-7 years’ experience forecasting future financial requirements and preparing associated documents including Program Objective Memorandum (POM), President’s Budget, and Budget Estimate Submission (BES).
At least 5-7 years’ resource management experience working with multiple DoD appropriations.
Experience implementing government accounting policy and regulations including the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and OMB Circular A-123.
Experience creating data visualizations to produce pivot tables, bar graphs, pie charts, etc.
Experience developing and presenting complex information to senior government officials using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Prior Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) or other DoD experience
Technology tool experience in: Defense Agencies Initiatives (DAI), Spend Plan Management and Reporting Tool (SMART), Electronic Document Access (EDA), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and Joint Integrated CBRN Analytic Platform (JICAP)
Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Why Join ARServices? ARServices has provided high-impact consulting services to the federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in delivering innovative solutions in budget, acquisition, technical, and program management to support complex national security missions. When you join ARServices, you will benefit from:
A collaborative, mission-first culture
The agility of a small business with the capabilities of a larger firm
Career growth opportunities in a supportive and engaging environment
Headquartered in Falls Church, VA, and serving clients nationwide, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while growing professionally.
ARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.