Budget Analyst

Role overview

Essential functions

• Develop, monitor, and maintain departmental and project budgets aligned with organizational goals.
• Follow Quality Management System practices to support financial accuracy and accountability.
• Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis and forecasting.
• Identify financial trends and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and present detailed budget reports to senior management.
• Highlight key financial metrics and performance indicators in budget reporting.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check and possess a SECRET personnel security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience, or ten years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
• Budget development and monitoring, financial analysis and forecasting, variance analysis, accuracy, written reporting, and presentation are required.

Preferred qualification

• Prior experience with the U.S. Department of State is preferred.