Budget and Business Analyst

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Kentro is seeking a Business & Budget Analyst to support a DOD SOCOM EDAT program. This role combines business analysis and budget/financial management responsibilities to ensure mission success through informed decision-making and efficient resource allocation. The ideal candidate will analyze business processes and financial data, develop data-driven recommendations, and provide analytical and administrative support for both operational and fiscal activities.

Responsibilities:

Business Analysis (50%)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business and technical requirements.
• Evaluate current business processes, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements or automation.
• Support project management activities including meeting coordination, agenda development, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain business process documentation, use cases, and reports.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure business needs are clearly translated into system and software solutions.

Budget and Finance (50%)

• Support budget formulation, execution, and tracking for program and project funding.
• Assist in preparing spend plans, financial forecasts, and budget justifications.
• Monitor and reconcile project expenses, obligations, and expenditures.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards to support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate with program management to ensure compliance with government fiscal policies and funding timelines.
• Identify financial risks, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.

Location: On-site in Tampa, FL

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of combined experience in business analysis and/or financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and standard business analysis tools (JIRA, Confluence, Visio).
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including:
• PivotTables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• INDEX/MATCH
• Power Query
• Macros and VBA (preferred)
• Data visualization using charts and conditional formatting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Familiarity with SQL or other data querying languages is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial modeling or operational analysis.
• Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is a plus.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active DoD Secret clearance (minimum)

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Awa