Finance and Budget Analyst
- Chantilly, VA, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- At least 10 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within federal agencies or government contracting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Description
Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required prior to consideration
About the Opportunity Step into a high-visibility role where your financial expertise directly supports some of the nation’s most critical programs. As a Finance & Budget Analyst, you’ll be at the center of strategic decision-making - shaping budgets, guiding long-range planning, and driving insights that influence mission outcomes. This isn’t just another analyst position. It’s a chance to make a measurable impact while working with leaders who depend on your analysis to steer complex, multi-year initiatives.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems with real-world consequences, and want to work on programs that truly matter, this role offers the challenge and purpose you're looking for.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive financial and data analysis to support federal capital planning, investment control (CPIC), life cycle cost estimating (LCCE), and benefit-risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic financial plans aligned with agency goals and funding profiles.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and budget justifications to support program execution and decision-making.
- Translate financial requirements into executable budgets while ensuring compliance with agency-specific and OMB standards.
- Assess programs, products, and procedures for alignment with applicable federal financial regulations and best practices.
- Track progress and manage deliverables to ensure timely completion of all financial tasks and reporting milestones.
- Provide clear, actionable financial updates through well-crafted reports and presentations to stakeholders and leadership.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- At least 10 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within federal agencies or government contracting
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Core Competencies
- Strategic Time Management – Able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Decision-Making – Skilled at making data-driven recommendations that balance risk, cost, and mission needs
- Problem Solving – Demonstrated ability to interpret complex requirements and create compliant, effective solutions
- Communication – Excellent at translating detailed financial data into accessible, actionable information
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with OMB Circular A-11, FAR, and federal budget/procurement regulations
- Experience with federal financial systems or tools (PPBE, CPIC tools, Earned Value Management, etc.)
- Previous work within federal agencies or DoD components
- Experience collaborating with the U.S. Treasury is highly desirable
Clearance Requirement Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required prior to consideration
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Skills
- Decision making
- Data analysis
- Estimating
- Regulatory compliance
- Reporting
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Financial analysis
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Procurement