Senior Budget Analyst

Title: Senior Budget Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Purpose of Position:

Support development, submission, and execution of Virginia Army National Guard Maneuver Training Center (VAARNG-MTC) budgets funded through federal-state Cooperative Agreements (CA). Support the development, submission, and execution of VAARNG-MTC real estate, planning, and programming actions. Communicate all budget related items to Resource Management (RM) State Resource Manager.

Telework is limited to one (1) day per week at the discretion of the agency head and supervisor and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of budgeting/accounting software (Cardinal, GFEBS, or others);

Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP) and extensive accounting experience required;

Ability to gather and analyze complex data, prepare reports, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Demonstrated proficiency with computers with exceptional Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills;

Applicant must have exceptional customer service skills, be able to handle multiple tasks, have exceptional time management skills and have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills;

Applicant must have exceptional communication and verbal skills and be able to work in a fast paced setting;

Must be able to present integrated and detailed reports to upper management and communicate relevant data for leadership;

Ability to work under a short suspense goal orientated ability to track different budgets;

Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of State/Federal policies and procedures regarding Cooperative Agreements, real property, and military construction;

Prior experience using Cardinal Financials preferred;

Prior experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia accounting process, CAPP Manual, and Federal regulations desirable.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemploym