Budget Analyst 1

Olgoonik - Blackstone, VA

Full-time

Blackstone, VA

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The Budget Analyst 1 at Olgoonik Corporation plays a crucial role in supporting the Foreign Affairs Training Center (FASTC) by performing essential accounting and budgetary activities. This position is primarily focused on specific staffing and training programs, where the analyst will be responsible for advising customers on financial matters, analyzing budgets, and compiling data for financial reports. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to analyze financial data to project future revenues or expenses, ensuring that the organization remains financially sound and compliant with relevant regulations. In this position, the Budget Analyst will compute financial data and consult with managerial or supervisory personnel to provide insights and recommendations. The analyst will also assist in budget formulation, monitor the operational budget, and process invoices for payment. It is important to note that this role requires supervision, and the employee will have limited opportunities to exercise independent judgment and initiative in their work. This structured environment is designed to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective communication, both orally and in writing, is essential for success in this role. Familiarity with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, is a must, as the analyst will be working with various databases and financial software. Knowledge of basic accounting principles and appropriations law will be beneficial, and prior experience with the Department of State is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises customers on financial matters.
• Analyzes budgets.
• Analyzes financial data.
• Analyzes financial information to project future revenues or expenses.
• Compiles data for financial reports.
• Computes financial data; consults with managerial or supervisory personnel.
• Provides assistance with budget formulation.
• Monitors operational budget.
• Processes invoices for payment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years relevant experience or one (1) year with a Bachelor's degree.
• Must be highly organized.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint).
• Solid Excel experience is a must.
• Experience working with databases.
• Knowledge of basic accounting skills is helpful.
• Familiarity with appropriations law is preferred.
• Department of State experience preferred.