Kearney & Company is seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Program and Budget Senior Consultant to support our client. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct a budget line item review to understand their purpose, function, and allocation.  Analyze historical budget data and exhibits to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern for budget structure and justification.  Develop a methodology for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of budget justification material.  Provide recommendations for improving the quality and accuracy of budget justifications.  Collaborate with budget stakeholders, including Component budget officers and program managers, to ensure the budget and associated justification are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.  Develop Standard Operating Procedures for developing and reviewing budget justifications to ensure consistency and accuracy.   Prepare status reports for senior management and stakeholders based on the analysis of budget justification material.  Qualifications BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university Minimum 7 years of relevant experience Willing to work onsite at the Pentagon daily Must possess a Secret clearance Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with pivot tables and other advanced features of Excel Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent writing skills and the ability to quickly deliver quality written products in constrained time periods Must have outstanding communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders across DoD Must have experience in managing customer expectations and working directly with customers on various ad hoc requests Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience in translating stakeholder requirements into executable solutions Ability to multi-task across multiple projects Federal budget or DoD budget experience Certified Defense Financial Manager KCO1701 #LI-Remote Overview Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers. The expected salary range for this position is between $103,000 and $180,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable). We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time EEO Notice Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws EEO Notice Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender; gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, age, disability or handicap, servicemember status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, and any other category protected by Federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, regarding accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please call 703-236-2391 or email accommodations@kearneyco.com. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. 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