Government and Public Sector - Finance Senior Consultant - DoD Budget Analyst

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. 

 

The opportunity

 

Various macroeconomic and budget-related challenges are hampering effective public financial management. To address these challenges, governments are introducing reforms to measure effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure and to improve fiscal transparency. As part of our US Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, you will join a talented group of professionals to help federal, state and local government and public sector organizations improve planning, budgetary and financial performance, and to meet public transparency and accountability requirements. 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

As one of our finance professionals, you’ll help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders, you’ll bring diverse perspectives to every challenge.  We'll help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with opportunities to build your skills in budget and cost optimization.  Key responsibilities of the position include:

 

• Support ongoing Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) reform efforts within DoD
• Perform support and analysis activities to document financial execution for budget accounts and design and test the integration and accuracy of financial data integration into the DoD Advanced Analytics (Advana) tool
• Provide support with the collection and integration of financial data, including the data calls to collect such information, to include determining the appropriate analytic methods to develop reports and briefings
• Analyze historical budget data and exhibits to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern for budget structure and justification
• Provide recommendations for improving the quality and accuracy of budget justifications
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for developing and reviewing budget justifications to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Staying current on CPE requirements and continuously improving technical skills

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Consistently deliver quality client services 
• Monitor progress, manage risk and keep key stakeholders informed about progress and expected outcomes 
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business 
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels 
• Demonstrate technical capabilities and professional knowledge; demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge 

 

To qualify for the role you must have

 

• A bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
• An active