Budget Analyst

Job Description

Budget Analyst

Jefferson is seeking a Budget Analyst to support a federal research and evaluation office, supporting the National Security Civil Solutions division of Jefferson Solutions Group. This position is remote. This position requires that applicants reside in the United States and have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Applicants must maintain U.S. residency for the duration of their employment.

The annual salary range for this position is $55,000.00-$62,000.00. The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry. Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

The Budget Analyst will provide support for the budget processes of a federal research and evaluation office. The office oversees contracts and grants to study social services programs and the low-income and at-risk children and families they serve, and includes over one hundred federal and contracted staff, primarily research and evaluation specialists. It oversees a portfolio of approximately $200 million in grants and contracts.

The Budget Analyst provides services for the client’s Office of the Director and is primarily responsible for monitoring and evaluating program plans and funding, analyzing budget reports and projections, making recommendations on fiscal matters, maintaining the client’s financial management systems, and providing training on budget policies and procedures. This position interacts with the CORs and client staff, program office staff, and federal financial management offices on a regular basis. This position will begin immediately.

Responsibilities

Generate and reconcile budget data, funds, and resources for programs with multi-million-dollar budgets by running weekly financial reports from the financial data warehouse, tracking spending within the budget, and updating the funding lines in the client’s financial management system

Project the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and attainment of program objectives by updating payment records for invoices within the client’s financial management system

Monitor the execution of the budget including the use of multi-year funds, adjusting as necessary and recommending potential solutions to emergent concerns

Advise management, staff, and other stakeholders on the use of available funds and recommend adjustments in spending that require the rescheduling of program procurements

Coordinate with other government agencies and external organizations to undertake joint budget activities and resolve collective budget-related issues

Analyze and report the status of financial transactions to external budget offices and staff to develop and implement budget initiatives using cross-agency funding

Oversee the maintenance and updating of financial management systems and records through periodic funding reconciliation

Compile and present reports and special analyses as requested by management, staff, and external organizations

Develop and implement standard policies and procedures for staff concerning all budget communication, both internally and with outside entities

Organize routine trainings and provide assistance to staff on topics related to the administration and execution of the budget

Provide ad hoc guidance, instruction, and mentorship to new members of the Budget and Procurement teams

Must be available to work on September 30th and October 1st (weekday or weekend) in order to support fiscal year closeout activities

Perform other related duties needed to achieve customer mission success

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field is required

1 year of highly relevant professional experience and 4 years of total professional experience

Experience with successfully communicating technical concepts with budget team and across a variety of levels of staff

Adept at learning many different systems, and understanding the differing natures of each system, and their uses

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with outside stakeholders and program office staff

Forward thinker, able to extrapolate business implicates and assist in recommending potential solutions to current issues

Strong problem-solving skills and able to develop alternative approaches and solutions

Ability to work both independently and on teams in a fast-paced environment, and be flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities

Excellent time management skills, including handling multiple projects simultaneously and on tight timeframes, while also managing shifting priorities

Detail-oriented, process-oriented and driven to perform high-quality work

Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel with expertise in Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Data Filtering/Sorting)

U.S. citizenship is required

Benefit Overview

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid vacation & sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym discounts through medical plan

Tuition reimbursement and annual professional development stipend

Access to Jefferson Training Academy (in-house learning & development programs)

Employee Service Day

Jefferson Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Jefferson Solutions Group is committed to providing opportunity for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JSG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email: HR@jeffersonsg.com

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Required Skills

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field is required

1 year of highly relevant professional experience and 4 years of total professional experience

Experience with successfully communicating technical concepts with budget team and across a variety of levels of staff

Adept at learning many different systems, and understanding the differing natures of each system, and their uses

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with outside stakeholders and program office staff

Forward thinker, able to extrapolate business implicates and assist in recommending potential solutions to current issues

Strong problem-solving skills and able to develop alternative approaches and solutions

Ability to work both independently and on teams in a fast-paced environment, and be flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities

Excellent time management skills, including handling multiple projects simultaneously and on tight timeframes, while also managing shifting priorities

Detail-oriented, process-oriented and driven to perform high-quality work

Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel with expertise in Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Data Filtering/Sorting)

U.S. citizenship is required

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About Jefferson Solutions Group

Jefferson Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Jefferson Solutions Group is committed to providing opportunity for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Jefferson will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email: HR@jeffersonsg.com