Budget Analyst - NIH
About The Position
Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, is hiring a Budget Analyst for a full-time, long-term position supporting its customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The role provides budget and financial support, including routine cost tracking, budget analysis, formulation, execution, and monitoring of commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reimbursable accounts. The analyst prepares financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including NIAID and VRC leadership, Principal Investigators, and Gift Fund sources. The position also involves creating and tracking Inter-Agency Agreements, reviewing expenditures and budget status, producing detailed budget reports and spending projections, and collaborating with Information Technology on internal financial systems. The analyst helps identify automation opportunities, resolves complex financial inquiries, communicates with the NIAID Budget Office on allocations and year-end close, and safeguards confidential or sensitive files. Additional budget and financial support duties may be assigned by the Task Leader. GSN describes the position as offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2–5 years of experience in budget formulation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros, formulas, and PivotTables.
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine cost tracking, budget analysis, formulation, execution, and monitoring for commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reimbursable accounts.
- Provide financial reports to internal and external stakeholders, including NIAID Leadership, VRC Leadership, Principal Investigators, and Gift Fund sources.
- Create, update, edit, and track Inter-Agency Agreements.
- Review expenditures and monitor budget status to develop detailed budget reports.
- Prepare spreadsheets evaluating spending patterns, balances, and projections using advanced Excel skills, including macros, formulas, and PivotTables.
- Collaborate with the Information Technology group to develop, expand, and maintain internal financial systems for cost and funds tracking.
- Identify improvement areas within the VRC Financial group that may benefit from automation.
- Handle and resolve complex financial inquiries, such as CAN Changes and Prior Year Funds requests, arising in daily office operations.
- Assist and communicate with the NIAID Budget Office regarding budget allocation, year-end close, and spending projections.
- Safeguard files containing confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Perform additional budget and financial support duties within the scope of the Statement of Work, as assigned by the Task Leader.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k)/profit-sharing plan.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
- Pretax parking and transportation plan.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Professional development/education.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Employee discount program.
- Merit bonuses.
- Employee assistance program.
- Travel assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
