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GTSC Talent Solutions
Budget Analyst
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What they do
A Budget Analyst develops the overall annual budget for a company or organization. Evaluates budget proposals, prepares information for government officials or company executives to inform funding decisions; monitors spending and analyzes differences between budget and actual spending. May evaluate programs or provide policy analysis.
$105,549 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Silver Spring, MD Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $90,000 - $120,000 Job Description GTSC and its Global Sciences and Technology (GST) business unit seeks an experienced Budget Analyst to join our team in support of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Budget Analyst experience is required. The ideal candidate will be a team player and function well working across multiple areas and on a variety budget task. This position will be located at our office in Silver Spring, MD and has been approved for a hybrid work schedule.
Primary Duties:
- Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.
- Supports the design, implementation, and management of mechanisms and systems for collecting, tracking and assessing information on metrics that impact portfolio activities.
- Analyze expenditures, obligations, and funding trends.
- Monitor budget execution and identify variances between planned and actual spending.
- Support development and maintenance of spend plans, funding trackers, and budget reports.
- Conduct financial analyses supporting resource allocation and funding decisions.
- Assist with preparation of financial documentation and data calls.
- Develop spreadsheet models supporting budget planning and forecasting.
- Prepare projections using historical and current financial information.
- Conduct scenario analyses and evaluate funding alternatives.
- Analyze labor costs, contract costs, and program expenditures.
- Support current and future fiscal year planning activities.
- Create and maintain dashboards, charts, and visual analytics products.
- Transform financial information into leadership-ready reporting products.
- Develop recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Maintain data integrity across reporting tools and analytical products.
- Support executive briefings and leadership presentations.
- Prepare variance analyses, funding summaries, and execution reports.
- Coordinate with program managers and stakeholders to validate financial information.
- Support budget reviews and financial management discussions.
- Assist with reconciliation activities and reporting requirements.
- Provide analytical support to leadership as financial priorities evolve.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelorx27s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
- Eight to sixteen years of budget analysis or financial management experience, preferably in a Federal environment.
- Experience developing financial models, dashboards, forecasts, and reporting products.
- Expert knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint and Google Slides
- Experience with formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, charts, and dashboard development.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Experience supporting financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting activities.
- Experience using Smartsheet is highly desirable.