Budget Analyst 3

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Job Title

Budget Analyst 3

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is currently seeking a Budget Analyst to support Government Program Lab Managers. The candidate will work closely with both government and contractor leads, assisting with budget preparation, reporting, and cost/schedule variance analysis for multiple programs supporting various government customers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong performance management, organizational skills, analytical capabilities, adaptability, self-motivation, and accountability.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support a wide variety of detailed financial and administrative functions, including budgeting, facilities, logistics, and day-to-day operations for large and/or complex programs and organizations.
• Participate in budget preparation and provide recommendations on procedures to monitor program performance and expenditures.
• Monitor, track, and analyze budget execution, including employee labor hours and categories, and assess burn-out dates to ensure timely and efficient program execution.
• Interpret and implement cost proposal estimating, pricing, and documentation requirements; may define parameters for estimate preparation.
• Prepare and maintain presentation materials for senior leadership, summarizing budget performance and highlighting cost/schedule variances across multiple labs.
• Analyze financial performance to determine if programs are meeting targets; investigate variances and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with lab managers and government leads to establish and monitor program baselines and ensure alignment with programmatic and funding goals.
• Estimate future budgetary needs and provide input into long-term financial planning.
• Serve as a primary point of contact to customers on behalf of Program Managers for financial matters, ensuring accurate communication and responsiveness.
• May provide work leadership to lower-level employees.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract interpretation, budget development, and administration of government-funded projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively manage priorities, and meet or exceed deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Active SECRET Clearance required, or ability to obtain a clearance within 30 days.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+years of experience supporting military service, government programs, or defense-related financial operations.
• Familiarity with government funding execution processes, including experience working with lab managers, PMs, and contracting officers.
• Experience with budgeting and reporting tools commonly used in defense programs (e.g., EVM tools, financial tracking software, or government budget systems).
• Prior experience serving as a liaison between government customers and program leadership teams.

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Huntsville, AL

Travel:yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

Benefits:

Torch Technologiesis proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution,medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying toTorch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment atTorch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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