Senior Budget Analyst

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc. • Full-time • San Francisco, CA, US • $120k - $140k / year • 1m ago

USFS is an ISO 9001 management consulting firm with headquarters in the National Capital Region and offices and staff in 12 US states. USFS staff average 10+ years of professional experience, over 80 percent of our staff have bachelor's degrees, and over half have advanced degrees in business and technology. USFS was founded in 2010 and provides financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytic support services to federal and state governments.

Overview

US Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS), to provide critical budget, accounting, and administrative support to Region 9 and the West Zone. This role supports the FPS mission by managing financial transactions, analyzing program data, and helping senior leadership make informed financial and operational decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and skilled in financial systems and reporting within a government or federal contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support FPS financial management and leadership staff by tracking, analyzing, and monitoring accounting and budget functions in the Federal Financial Management System (FFMS).
Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to support a range of budgetary, analytical, technical, and administrative functions.
Review, verify, and process multi-million-dollar contract invoices, ensuring funds are obligated, documentation is complete, and payments are made in accordance with DHS/FPS procedures.
Conduct account reconciliations, prepare documentation for reclassifications or reprogramming actions, and support audit readiness efforts.
Maintain and update reports and data sets related to expenditures, obligations, commitments, and reimbursable agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Assist with Security Work Authorizations (SWAs)—initiate, monitor, reconcile, and close out transactions while ensuring proper documentation.
Perform spend plan reviews, monthly billing analysis, and monitoring of undelivered and unliquidated orders, providing clear and timely reporting to management.
Generate and maintain financial reports including G514 commitments and other analysis reports such as CM040, FM151, PM020, FM140, and FM085.
Support the contract and obligation closeout process by verifying documentation, identifying discrepancies, and preparing final reports.
Collaborate with Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) and regional budget staff to prepare and submit financial documentation for Protective Security Officer (PSO) contracts, security projects, and system repairs.
Maintain and frequently update Exhibit 1 for guard contracts covering over 1,200 PSOs across multiple states and Pacific territories.
Process and track official travel documentation using Concur, supporting funding and compliance requirements.
Perform data collection and statistical analysis using FFMS, Webview, RMS, Excel, and Access to produce reports and dashboards supporting FPS operations.
Assist with annual financial submissions, reconciliations, and closeout of appropriations in coordination with FPS financial management leadership.
Support special projects, research initiatives, and budget administrative duties for the Resource Management Branch (RMB) and Security Operations Branch.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

US Citizenship
Public Trust Preferred
DHS Suitability Preferred

Qualifications

Must have at least four (4) years of active experience in federal financial policy, procedures, regulations, and guidelines applicable to financial management programs, processes, and systems, with the skills and ability to apply such knowledge to a broad scope of complex assignments
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management in a government setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn DHS/FPS systems such as FFMS, Webview, RMS, and Concur.
Experience reviewing and processing invoices, commitments, and obligations in a federal financial system preferred.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
Ability to handle sensitive information and work effectively across teams and levels of management

Benefits

Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
Employer matching 401K plan
PTO
11 Federal Holidays
Additionally voluntary benefits to include Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance