This position will support programs and projects under a Program Integration Office (PIO) portfolio that will be receiving funding from multiple Air Force and other Government agency funding streams. The position will assist in the development, planning, and execution of the PIO’s financial management activities. Their primary role is to support the PIO Director, the Wing, requirement owner’s financial managers, and PIO staff by providing expertise in budgeting and financial execution. They will coordinate with multiple offices and agencies to ensure the availability of funds to execute the PIO mission and the multiple projects within their program. They will attend meetings with Senior Leadership to provide updates and make recommendations on the best use of available funding to meet mission needs. They will develop COAs to assist leadership in on-time program delivery.  

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Management/Budget Advisor - Part Time: $50,000 [* This is initially PART TIME base year with expectation to go Full Time year 2 and onward]  

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Resource/Budget Advisor Responsibilities Include: 

• Serves as the principal financial advisor and technical expert to the PIO Director.
• Apprises PIO Director of issues as appropriate. Supports the identification and resolution of issues or problems in programming, preferably before implementation. Communicates any issues or problems immediately to ensure their comprehensive resolution. 
• Provides briefings, both written and oral, to more senior officials on outcome of meetings and briefings and on the status of applicable PIO programs.
• Updates Senior Leadership, Commanders, and the Financial Management Board on PIO programs and funding status. 
• Provides financial advisory services that contribute substantially to the plans, policies, decisions, and objectives of senior management. 
• Comprehends the unique mission, philosophy and concepts of operation of the PIO in order to guarantee the financial success of related programs. 
• Maintains a high level of program awareness by regularly attending staff meetings, formal briefings, and informal financial management/budgeting sessions. 
• Supports the PIO Director at financial meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops to determine the impact of Higher Headquarters decisions on PIO programs. 
• Coordinates regularly with sponsoring agencies to manage funds within government accounting systems and prepare overall program funding status reports.
• Prepares budgets, approves funding requests, manages Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and processes requests for prior year funds. 
• Provides advice to PIO leadership to facilitate decisions regarding the extent of available funding for requirements, services, and discretionary funding levels for travel, general supplies and equipment, information technology/communications equipment and other essential requirements.  
• Analyzes deficiencies and recommends to Senior Leadership the direction or alternatives to correct or achieve desired funding levels or actions. 
• Regularly monitors how implementing partners’ content is created, organized, and named to ensure compliance with U.S. government standards.  Uses that information to collect and report on indicators of success, collaborating closely with other offices as appropriate. 
• Explains, illustrates, and ensures the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of financial management products briefed to senior management.
• Assist Government personnel in procurement activities and avoid performing inherently governmental tasks while also avoiding potential organization conflicts of interest.
• Contributes to the assessment of and reporting on the accomplishments of program goals, objectives, priorities, and outcomes established by the PIO.       
• Ensure effective execution of budget and program requirements, establishing systematic methods of program execution, evaluation, or advocacy; assessing activities to determine funding requirements and to determine whether funding is warranted and available. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Resource/Budget Advisor Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Five years’ experience in government programs, preferably USAF or DOD. Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements with government approval. 
• Experience directing financial policies that ensured compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, and policies is desired.
• Competence in analyzing reports and data derived from financial systems, and, capable of identifying strengths and deficiencies. 
• Experience resulting in the optimum use and control of financial resources for an organization/agency is desired. 
• Experience as a financial advisor and technical expert to senior leaders is desired
• Skills in providing financial advisory services such as, the availability and appropriate use of Federal funds, through briefings, conferences, and committee meetings is desired. 
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing to formulate and provide presentations and recommendations, provide advice, and conduct detailed analysis assessments/reports 
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with budget planning and execution and collating quantitative and qualitative data. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities with multiple offices, act decisively in daily work, and work well in a team environment. 
• Understanding of Congressional appropriations, budget allocation, and notification procedures is desired. 
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. 
• Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet requirements for a Level 1 clearance associated with a basic background check for access to low-risk and non-sensitive information while also able to meet processing needs if a higher clearance level becomes a requirement during period of performance. 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.  CNGS is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.  For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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