Budget Analyst

Jefferson Solutions Group • Remote, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

Jefferson is seeking a remote Budget Analyst to support the budget processes of a federal research and evaluation office within the National Security Civil Solutions division of Jefferson Solutions Group. The office oversees contracts and grants that study social services programs and the low-income and at-risk children and families they serve. It includes more than 100 federal and contracted staff and manages a portfolio of approximately $200 million in grants and contracts.

The Budget Analyst supports the client’s Office of the Director and monitors and evaluates program plans and funding, analyzes budget reports and projections, recommends fiscal actions, maintains financial management systems, and trains staff on budget policies and procedures. The role regularly interacts with CORs, client and program office staff, and federal financial management offices. Applicants must reside in the United States, be legally authorized to work in the United States, maintain U.S. residency throughout employment, and be U.S. citizens. The position begins immediately. The annual salary range is $55,000–$62,000 and is negotiable; compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, training, clearances, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of highly relevant professional experience and 4 years of total professional experience.
• Experience communicating technical concepts to budget teams and staff at varied levels.
• Ability to learn multiple systems and understand their different purposes and uses.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and program office staff.
• Forward-thinking approach, including the ability to identify business implications and help recommend solutions to current issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop alternative approaches and solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent time-management skills, including managing multiple projects, tight timeframes, and changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented and process-oriented, with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including clear and succinct writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, including expertise in Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and data filtering and sorting.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must reside in the United States, have legal authorization to work in the United States, and maintain U.S. residency throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Generate and reconcile budget data, funds, and resources for programs with multimillion-dollar budgets by running weekly financial reports, tracking spending, and updating funding lines in the client’s financial management system.
• Project the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and objectives, including updating invoice payment records in the client’s financial management system.
• Monitor budget execution, including the use of multi-year funds, and recommend adjustments or solutions to emerging concerns.
• Advise management, staff, and other stakeholders on available funds and recommend spending adjustments that may require rescheduling program procurements.
• Coordinate joint budget activities with government agencies and external organizations and resolve shared budget-related issues.
• Analyze and report financial transaction status 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 requested by management, staff, and external organizations.
• Develop and implement standard policies and procedures for internal and external budget communications.
• Organize routine training and assist staff with budget administration and execution.
• Provide ad hoc guidance, instruction, and mentorship to new Budget and Procurement team members.
• Be available to work on September 30 and October 1, on a weekday or weekend, to support fiscal year closeout activities.
• Perform other related duties needed to achieve customer mission success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 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 the medical plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual professional development stipend
• Access to the Jefferson Training Academy and its in-house learning and development programs
• Employee Service Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level