Budget Analyst & Financial Management Support

Cherokee Federal is hiring a Budget Analyst & Financial Management Support role in San Antonio, TX (onsite). This position provides financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting support for senior analysts and managers, helping drive strategic financial decisions while working across government systems and internal tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SharePoint Sites.
• Develop weekly announcements using PDF form content.
• Perform data entry and analysis, including trend analysis and variance analysis.
• Validate project data and complete required updates in government systems, including NexGen IT and FM Suite, as well as Microsoft Access (and other applicable systems).
• Support forecasting by evaluating potential funding impacts.
• Draft formal memos and prepare supporting documentation for management review.
• Produce financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and perform ROI analysis.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to optimize business performance.
• Interact with government personnel and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and support initiatives.
• Follow financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Support process improvements within the finance department.
• Assist senior financial analysts and managers with a variety of financial activities, plus ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Manage Microsoft Outlook workflow to support task routing and follow-up.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• US Citizen and must be able to obtain a CAC Card.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in data management/analysis.
• Experience must be in a construction-related discipline.
• Experience with AF Design and Construction Programs.
• Experience with government automated systems, including NexGen IT and FM Suite, is desired.
• Experience with SharePoint.
• Ability to multitask is a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Basic understanding of Programming Thresholds and Approval Authorities.
• Basic understanding of Planning & Design and Operation & Maintenance funding.
• Basic understanding of the Contract Acquisition process.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite, with high proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, including form development and maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including excellent quantitative/numerical skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and produce actionable insights.
• Ability to work with large datasets and perform quantitative analysis.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Technologies

• SharePoint, PDF, NexGen IT, FM Suite, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for AF Financial Manager: Pay commensurate with experience.

Government Requirement: This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a CAC Card.