Budget Analyst

Lynker, a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), seeks a talented individual to serve as a Budget Analyst to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R - www.response.restoration.noaa.gov ). OR&R is a program office that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal resources. To do this OR&R provides scientific response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants; works to reduce, remove and better understand the impacts of marine debris; and protects and restores the nation's trust natural resources.

The primary duty station for this position will be in Seattle, WA. This is a hybrid position with 50% in-office and 50% remote work.

Summary

The Program and Budget Analyst will be a team member of OR&R's Business Services Group. It is a dynamic, team-oriented, and collaborative work environment. The successful candidate will provide critical budget planning and analytical support to the office. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those stated below.

Responsibilities of the Budget Analyst:

• Play an integral role in the budget planning process.

• Provide budget tracking and analysis using office-specific information systems.

  • Prepare reports and provide fiscal and budgetary data.

  • Analyze and evaluate continual changes in program plans and funding.

  • Develop recommendations for financial and/or budgetary actions.

  • Notify program office/management of trends toward over and under obligation of funds.

  • Recommend ways to improve the utilization of funds.

• Research and query budget data and expense information.

• Prepare materials for responses to various budgetary questions.

• Provide analysis on pending obligation commitments for grants and contracts and accurately report the information to key personnel.

• Monitor the execution of funding and agreements support.

  • Tracks the review process, responds to requests for information, and monitors the agreement through any conflicts that arise between various parties and offices, and tracks progress of work and deadlines on signed agreements.

  • Collaborates with SMEs, budget POCs, and General Counsel in the planning, execution, negotiations, and administration of Interagency Agreements. Assists in the development of associated budget sheets, and writes or assists in writing agreements.

• Additional duties include:

  • Maintain and coordinate project code information.

  • Help create and maintain an office policy and procedures manual.

Qualifications of the Budget Analyst:

• Bachelor's in business administration or related field.

• Strong knowledge of the budgetary process and analytical skills.

• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Self-motivated energetic strategic thinker.

• Ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of individuals.

• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift priorities as needed.

• Knowledge of Federal Budget Execution and Commerce Business System (CBS) is a plus.

• Familiarity with NOAA policies, procedures for budget and finance is highly desirable.

• Experience managing a budget.

• Knowledge of appropriations law is a plus.

• Federal or State government experience is desirable.

We request that you include a cover letter with your application. Please either include your cover letter in the same file as your resume, underneath of your resume; OR once you have applied by Creating/Using an Account with Lynker, you may upload a cover letter within your user profile.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.