Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst Cape Fox Shared Services United States, Maryland, Rockville Jun 04, 2026 Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking a Budget Analyst to join our team in Bethesda, MD in support of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), Financial Management Branch (FMB). The objective of this requirement is to provide comprehensive financial operations, analytical, and coordination support to the

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to ensure effective execution, monitoring, and reporting of the Institute's budget. The Budget Analyst shall support FMB in managing complex financial portfolios, maintaining accurate and reliable financial data, and producing timely analyses and reports that inform leadership decision-making. In addition, the contractor will assist in strengthening internal financial monitoring processes, enhancing reporting efficiency, and supporting efforts to improve data analytics and automation within FMB operations. This support is critical to ensuring sound financial stewardship, operational continuity, and compliance with federal financial management requirements in support of the mission of the NIMHD within the NIH. A. Financial Operations and Budget Execution Support The Budget Analyst shall provide operational financial support across Institute portfolios, including

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Contracts, DIR, and Extramural Grant programs, by: Processing and tracking Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and associated financial documentation. Preparing and processing DCC actions and Common Accounting Number (CAN) changes. Monitoring obligations, expenditures, and available balances. Supporting reconciliation of financial data and assisting in resolution of discrepancies. Maintaining personnel funding projections, payroll forecasting, and FTE tracking. Supporting internal funding adjustments and documentation requirements. B. Portfolio Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting The Budget Analyst shall support FMB's oversight responsibilities by: Assisting in monitoring financial status across

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Contracts, DIR, and Extramural portfolios. Preparing and updating monthly and quarterly financial reports. Conducting variance and trend analyses to identify emerging issues or risks. Maintaining standardized financial tracking tools and reporting templates. Assisting in preparation of briefing materials and financial summaries for leadership. C. Data Analytics and Process Improvement Under the direction of the Chief, FMB, and other senior Budget Analysts, the Budget Analyst shall: Assist in development and maintenance of financial forecasting and tracking models. Support the creation of dashboards or structured reporting tools to improve data accessibility. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through enhanced analytics or automation of recurring reporting processes. Participate in pilot efforts involving structured data modeling or AI-enabled tools. Document methodologies, assumptions, and lessons learned from pilot efforts. Assist in evaluating the feasibility and value of enhanced analytic approaches for potential broader adoption. This component of the role supports continuous improvement while maintaining responsible oversight and compliance. D. Process Documentation and Coordination The Budget Analyst shall strengthen operational continuity within FMB by Assisting in documentation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Drafting internal workflow documentation and budget guidance as directed. Supporting standardization of reporting formats and financial tracking processes. Documenting meeting minutes and distributing action items. Maintaining project tracking logs and monitoring status of FMB initiatives.