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At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm serving federal, state, and local agencies with excellence in program management, data analytics, business process optimization, workforce development, and mission-support services. Our work empowers our clients to modernize operations, enhance public safety, and deliver meaningful impact to the communities they serve.

Our vision is simple: build trusted partnerships that help government organizations operate smarter, faster, and more effectively—every single day. We believe in continuous improvement, thoughtful innovation, and the disciplined pursuit of better. As a growing 8(a) and woman-owned small business, we approach every engagement with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ mission success.

At Ascension, we value professionals who are lifelong learners, problem-solvers, and builders. People who bring courage, curiosity, and accountability to their work. People who take ownership, deliver measurable results, and collaborate as trusted teammates. Here, you’ll do more than perform tasks—you’ll shape solutions, strengthen institutions, and help drive meaningful change across government.

If you want to grow, innovate, and make an impact with a company that is evolving continuously to meet the needs of our customers and protect our homeland, Ascension is the place to rise.

Ascension LLC is hiring a Senior Budget Analyst to provide financial management and analytical support to FPS Region 9 in San Diego, CA. The analyst will support accounting, reconciliation, budget forecasting, and financial reporting activities that enable FPS to achieve operational and fiscal objectives across law enforcement and infrastructure protection programs.

Senior Budget Analyst Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Analyze and track expenditures and revenues within FFMS, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and reconciliation.
• Support development of spend plans, budget justifications, and funding analyses.
• Process and verify invoices, ensure sufficient obligations for payments, and generate FFMS receiving tickets.
• Prepare and maintain FM151 vendor payment reconciliation spreadsheets.
• Track and reconcile Security Work Authorizations (SWAs) and guard contract expenditures.
• Conduct budget analysis across funding sources and prepare monthly and quarterly financial summaries.
• Develop charts, graphs, and dashboards using Excel and Access to present financial data.
• Maintain documentation for audits and reviews, ensuring compliance with DHS financial management procedures.
• Support special projects as identified by FPS financial management leadership.
• Coordinate with regional budget staff and CORs to resolve funding discrepancies and ensure audit readiness.