Budget Analyst

$67,800 - $105,975/Yr

Noblis - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Are you looking to make a difference in the federal government? Are you looking for a career, not just a “job”? Are you passionate about doing what's right? Do you have experience and skills in budget management? Then we have a position for you. The Budget Analyst will be responsible for developing budgets, monitoring and reporting on the status of Information Technology and other projects for a Federal Government Client. To accomplish this, the Budget Analyst will gather data from financial and contract systems as well as consolidating invoice data. S/He will exercise excellent spreadsheet and presentation skills to assist in the analysis and communication of project financial status. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent problem solving skills and analytical capabilities. Additional responsibilities will include: Forecasting expenditures; estimates to complete; estimate at completion. Conduct variance analysis and explain financial changes to management. Knowledge of information technology related costs preferred. Apply consulting and interpersonal skills to a wide range of business situations. Experience with building Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas and functions. Interview clients, define budget requirements, develop cost estimates and research data issues. Design and prepare reports that convey the financial status of IT projects. Facilitate the procurement process for equipment and services and interact with Supply Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for Information Technology and other projects for a Federal Government Client.
• Monitor and report on the status of projects.
• Gather data from financial and contract systems and consolidate invoice data.
• Exercise excellent spreadsheet and presentation skills to analyze and communicate project financial status.
• Forecast expenditures, estimates to complete, and estimate at completion.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain financial changes to management.
• Apply consulting and interpersonal skills to various business situations.
• Build advanced Excel spreadsheets with formulas and functions.
• Interview clients to define budget requirements and develop cost estimates.
• Design and prepare reports that convey the financial status of IT projects.
• Facilitate the procurement process for equipment and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience and capabilities required.
• Experience establishing, monitoring, forecasting and reporting project budgets.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience in procurement, consulting, and Information Technology preferred.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle desirable.
• Experience working for a government agency or contractor is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement