Budget Formulation Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Amyx is looking for an experienced Finance - Budget Formulation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead a financial and budget formulation team in support of a DHS office’s executive-level financial and budgeting efforts and activities.
Responsibilities
In this role the ideal candidate will provide leadership and guidance to a team in ways that promote the client’s finance and budget activities. The ideal candidate must be an excellent leader and have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. The position will lead a team of over 10 individuals to develop strategies and plans to direct activities by best practices and frameworks in support of the client’s strategic direction.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Master of Arts or Master of Science (MA/MS) degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience as well as a minimum of 5 years DHS Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) experience.
- DHS PPBE experience shall include:
- Development of strategic plans; Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) and Program Decision Options (PDOs); Office of Budget and Management Justification (OMBJ) and Congressional Justification (CJ) volumes, attachments, and artifacts; and Appropriation Committees' Technical Assistance requests.
- Development of tasks/responses for Congressional Appropriators, OMB, DHS strategy/policy teams, etc.
- Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced/skills using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Consulting with clients to define needs or problems and supervising studies and conducting surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
- Demonstrating an ability to manage a large, matrixed, and remote workforce - especially- if the contract includes sub-contract agreements.
- Experience with SharePoint administration and program development tools as well as competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Project, etc.
- Experience in the following areas including,
- Drafting executive-level communications (e.g., talking points and briefings) with few edits required.
- Proven creative/outside-the-box thinker with the ability to identify problems and recommend alternatives and reasonable solutions.
- Leading budget formulation data collection and analysis, summarizing results, and producing reports codified for a specific audience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Using PowerBI, PowerApps, and SharePoint.
- Possess and retain a DHS Suitability clearance.
Desirable Certifications
- Completion of DHS or DAU PPBE Courses, preferred.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Roth
- Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- PTO
- 11 Holidays
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Please contact [email protected] with any questions!
Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Physical Demands Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.