(261) Resource, Programming and Integration Support SME (Budget SME)

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future. 

Position Overview 

Arlo Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Resource, Programming and Integration Support SME (Budget SME) to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSD(I&S)) Law Enforcement (LE) portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the programmatic and resourcing procedures that enable effective budget planning, analysis, and execution. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, financial acumen, and experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders across Defense and government agencies. 

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors 

• Programmatic and Resourcing Support: Establish and maintain programmatic and resourcing procedures to support the OUSD(I&S) LE portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Identify and engage stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and provide staffing, drafting, and editing of documents and presentations for OUSD(I&S)-led or LE-themed meetings.
• Budget Analysis and Resource Allocation: Analyze requirements, prioritizing resources, and executing funds. Coordinate with OUSD(I&S) directorates, OSD offices, Defense agencies and Services to integrate estimates, complete assessments, and execute funds. Interpret policies, regulations, and guidelines for budget request development and execution.
• Policy Interpretation: Interpret budget-related policies, regulations, and guidelines to support budget request development and execution, ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures.
• Financial Reconciliation: Maintain the status of commitments and obligations of funds in coordination with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) and Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS). Reconcile internal financial records with external reports and prepare weekly briefing charts.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Identify and resolve financial discrepancies in coordination with WHS and DFAS. Actively pursue closure of Unliquidated Obligations in line with the Comptroller’s Dormant Account Review process.
• Execution Reviews: Support budget execution reviews, including preparing and presenting slide decks and briefing materials.
• Reporting and Documentation: Assist in preparing regular financial reports and documentation to ensure accurate tracking and communication of budgetary activities.
• Conduct research and analysis, provide recommendations to leadership, prepare staff packages develop position papers, responses, talking points, memoranda, briefings, and correspondence related to LE efforts as required throughout the PPBE cycle. Estimated quantity is 50 per week.
• Perform technical studies and analyses, document reviews, and budgetary reviews related to systems, procedures, and requirements within the LE portfolio. Estimated quantity is three (3) per month.
• Support OUSD(I&S) interaction with Congress including assisting in the drafting of testimony, drafting of responses to Congressionally Directed Actions (CDAs), drafting appeals to related Congressional budget marks, and preparing responses to advance policy questions (APQ)/questions for the record (QFR). Estimated quantity is 20 actions annually.
• Provide routine updates and briefs to senior leadership regarding the status and results of all meetings (estimated quantity is five updates or briefs weekly). Within five (5) days following the conclusion of each meeting, the contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a tracking vehicle for all DoD deliverables and provide weekly updates on related issues.

Skills: 

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and create detailed reports to support decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Expertise in budget preparation, resource allocation, and financial forecasting to ensure sound financial planning.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in tracking financial obligations, commitments, and reconciliations.
• Financial Software Proficiency: Experience using financial software such as DFAS and WHS systems, as well as Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify financial discrepancies and issues, investigate root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with DoD financial regulations, including the DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) and other relevant policies and guidelines.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders across different levels of an organization.
• Data Management: Competence in organizing and maintaining accurate financial data and documentation for reporting and audits.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to develop and deliver presentations and briefings using tools like Microsoft PowerPoint, translating data into actionable insights.

Education and Minimum Qualifications 

• TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience with Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes to include experience with both the National Intelligence Program (NIP) and Military Intelligence Program (MIP), DoD component Program Objective Memoranda (POM) submissions, Issue Team process, Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ) reviews, reclamas, appeals, and budget execution reviews
• Five (5) years of experience working with Requirements Process (JCIDS), DoD PPBE System and Acquisition Process
• Familiarity with DoD budgetary processes, policies, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including DFAS, WHS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in DoD Law Enforcement (Special Agent, Military Police) 
• Experience in analysis of operational needs and gaps 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of various planning documents such as the Defense Intelligence Strategy (DIS), Consolidated Intelligence Guidance (CIG), Joint Staff “Purple Slides”, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Roadmap
• Experience working with OUSD(I&S) or similar defense organizations.
• Knowledge of defense financial management regulations (DoDFMR) and practices.

AAP Statement

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.