Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst

About the role

The Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst supports financial planning, budget formulation, and execution for mission-driven programs. This role develops and manages budgets, tracks financial performance, and ensures alignment with organizational priorities and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets in alignment with organizational goals and mission requirements
• Perform budget formulation, execution, and reconciliation activities across multiple funding lines
• Track financial performance, expenditures, and obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare financial reports, briefings, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders
• Support spend plan development and analysis to optimize resource allocation
• Align budget activities with federal budget submission cycles and congressional budget justification requirements
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with program managers, contracting teams, and leadership to support financial decision-making
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulations, and audit readiness standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in:
• Budget formulation
• Financial tracking and execution
• Financial reporting
• Spend plan analysis
• Five (5) years of experience aligning budgets with federal budget submission processes and congressional budget justification requirements (may be included within the ten years above)
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or equivalent certification

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.