Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow. We are actively hiring Budget Consultant with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.  The successful candidate will have experience in guiding Federal Government clients through budget formulation and execution cycles, and will serve as the principal budget advisor to high-profile clients. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Compile and analyze financial information for the organization, supporting client-directed requirements. + Champion financial processes, tools, and best practices and guide client through routine processes, adhering to the established cadence for budget and forecast updates and variance analysis. + Derive budget-related data and take budget-related actions using client tools and databases. + Analyze and visualize budget-related data, mapping prior and planned budget expenditures against organizational priorities and strategy. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: + Bachelor’s degree + TS/SCI with polygraph + 3+ years of experience with Federal Government budgeting processes and tools + Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook + Intermediate to advanced data manipulation and analytical skills using Excel a plus + Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously. + Ability to think critically, analyze, and actively listen to effectively solve problems + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Excellent research, data gathering, and analytical skills + Experience with projects on client sites PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: + Graduate degree in a business-related field + Certification in accounting, finance, or project management + Experience with consulting in a professional or internship environment Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of ATS not merely to refrain from employment discrimination as required by the various federal, state, and local enactments, but to take positive affirmative action to realize for women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans full equal employment opportunity. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. Powered by JazzHR