Budget Analyst
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Budget Analyst role at Redwood Strategy Group managing obligations and ensuring data integrity in federal financial systems. Requires strong financial management and accounting experience in a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- join their team supporting an Obligations Clearing House (OCH), processing obligating documents daily;
- validating funding data elements;
- updating accounting systems;
- submitting transactions in DAI for approval.
- Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity of all obligation transactions.
- Utilizes automation and interface systems to identify outstanding documents, track discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with technical offices and Comptroller analysts.
- Maintains complete obligation files for audit purposes and escalates unresolved discrepancies in accordance with established timelines.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field (OR)
- An additional four (4) years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the degree
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience supporting financial management, accounting, or budget execution activities within a federal or DoD environment
- Demonstrated experience analyzing financial data, validating funding documents, and maintaining accurate accounting records
- Experience working with automated financial systems and databases, including data validation, reconciliation, and audit support
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders (e.g., program offices, analysts, and leadership)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing obligation processing, funds validation, or transaction control functions within DoD financial systems
- Hands-on experience with Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) or comparable DoD ERP/accounting systems
- Experience processing, reviewing, and validating obligating documents; identifying discrepancies; and coordinating corrective actions to resolution; Solid understanding of Fiscal Law - purpose, time, and amount
- Demonstrated ability to meet strict processing timelines (e.g., 48-hour processing requirements); and support compliance with financial management rules such as the Ten-Day Rule
- Experience maintaining auditable financial documentation and supporting audit readiness efforts
Benefits:
- competitive salaries
- medical, dental and life insurance plans
- 401k matching
- generous leave programs
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development
- and more!


















