Budget Analyst
About The Position
The Budget Analyst supports the development, submission, and execution of budgets funded through federal–state Cooperative Agreements. The position provides financial, administrative, and compliance support for multiple programs, helping ensure accurate budget execution, proper documentation, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting. The analyst also assists leadership with financial planning, cost projections, and award lifecycle management while supporting transparency, audit readiness, and efficient fiscal operations. The position can be based in Richmond, Virginia, or Blackstone, Virginia, and allows up to one day of telework per week, subject to change based on agency and gubernatorial direction. Telework is available only after the employee successfully obtains a Common Access Card (CAC). Three incumbents are being hired. This is a restricted civilian position funded through non-general and/or non-recurring funds and does not require military service.
Requirements
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and database applications.
- Knowledge of grants and/or Cooperative Agreements, or other accounting experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
- Experience with budgeting/accounting software such as Cardinal, BlueJay, or similar.
- Ability to work under short suspense timelines.
- Ability to track and manage multiple budgets across programs or functional areas.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to verify expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
- Ability to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal documentation.
- Ability to maintain award tracking, monitor periods of performance, and support award closeout processes.
- Must have and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license for the duration of employment.
- Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of state and federal fiscal policies and procedures.
- Experience using Cardinal Financial.
- Experience with Cooperative Agreements, including documentation packets, extensions, and performance tracking.
- Experience managing multi-year awards and preparing closeout documentation.
- Familiarity with audit readiness and maintaining transparent fiscal records.
- Ability to coordinate fiscal requirements with state and federal program staff.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct trend analysis to support budgetary planning.
- Experience generating internal and external financial reporting.
- Experience with reimbursement, invoice reconciliation, and fiscal workflow processes.
Responsibilities
- Support development, submission, and execution of budgets funded through federal–state Cooperative Agreements.
- Provide financial, administrative, and compliance support for multiple programs.
- Assist leadership with financial planning and cost projections.
- Support award lifecycle management, including award tracking, monitoring periods of performance, and award closeout.
- Verify expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal documentation.
- Maintain accurate documentation, transparent fiscal records, and audit readiness.
- Support timely financial reporting and efficient fiscal operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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