Budget Analyst

MetaPhase Consulting•Washington, DC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Budget Analyst will provide strategic financial management support to federal leadership through budget planning, execution tracking, analysis, and reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations while coordinating across program, acquisition, and finance stakeholders. MetaPhase is seeking a polished, proactive professional with at least five years of relevant experience who is ready to make an immediate impact on our high-performing team!

Requirements

A minimum of three plus years’ experience of budget analysis, accounting, PPBE, or similar experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or similar field.
Experience supporting federal budget, finance, or resource management functions.
Knowledge of PPBE, budget execution, or appropriations processes.
Ability to analyze data, develop briefing materials of analysis, and communicate and present effectively with executive stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Experience with SAP.
Active DHS Public Trust Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Nice To Haves

Three years in Customs Border Protection budget experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide full lifecycle budget and financial support including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) capital planning to manage financial portfolios to enhance efficiency.
Ensure clear communication, knowledge management and reporting.
Support client operations by analyzing data, coordinating resources, ensuring compliance, and assisting with PPBE to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Monitor obligations and expenditures and prepare budget forecasts and recommendations.
Support leadership with financial decision-making, ensure compliance with federal fiscal policies and procedures.
Assist in developing annual budgets, spend plans, and out-year forecasts.
Gather funding requirements from program offices and validate estimates.
Support budget submissions, justifications, and internal review packages.
Track obligations, expenditures, burn rates, and available balances across appropriations or funding lines.
Reconcile budget data across financial systems, spreadsheets, and internal trackers.
Monitor monthly execution targets and flag variances, risks, or underutilization of funds.
Support year-end closeout activities and ensure timely use of expiring funds.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on budget status, trends, and risks.
Develop dashboards, briefing materials, and executive summaries.
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
Respond to data calls, taskers, and leadership inquiries on short timelines.
Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership on fiscal matters.