Budget Analsyt

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

5d•$56,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Budget Analyst to provide financial operations, analytical, and coordination support to the Financial Management Branch (FMB) at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). This position is a full-time position located in Rockville, MD. Provide operational financial support across Institute portfolios, including Research Management and Support (RMS), Research and Development (R&D) Contracts, Division of Intramural Research (DIR), and Extramural Grant programs. Process and track Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and associated financial documentation. Prepare and process DCC actions and Common Accounting Number (CAN) changes. Monitor obligations, expenditures, and available balances to support accurate budget execution. Support reconciliation of financial data and assist in resolving discrepancies. Maintain personnel funding projections, payroll forecasting, and FTE tracking. Assist with internal funding adjustments and required financial documentation. Prepare and update monthly and quarterly financial monitoring reports. Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify financial risks or emerging issues. Maintain standardized financial tracking tools and reporting templates. Assist in preparing briefing materials and financial summaries for leadership. Support development and maintenance of financial forecasting and tracking models. Assist with dashboards or structured reporting tools to improve data accessibility. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through enhanced analytics or automation of recurring reporting processes. Participate in pilot efforts involving structured data modeling or AI-enabled tools and document methodologies and lessons learned. Assist with documentation and updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal workflows. Document meeting minutes, track action items, and maintain project tracking logs for FMB initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of ONE (1) year of experience performing budget analysis or financial operations support functions.
Experience supporting financial monitoring, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
Ability to support portfolio-level financial tracking and analysis.
Able to work on unclassified federal projects and comply with NIH safety training and policies.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Background supporting federal financial management operations within NIH, HHS, or similar federal environments.
Familiarity with financial forecasting models, dashboards, or structured reporting tools.
Ability to support process improvement, analytics, or automation initiatives.
Skill in drafting SOPs, workflow documentation, or internal budget guidance.
Capacity to prepare briefing materials or financial summaries for senior leadership.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide operational financial support across Institute portfolios, including Research Management and Support (RMS), Research and Development (R&D) Contracts, Division of Intramural Research (DIR), and Extramural Grant programs.
Process and track Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and associated financial documentation.
Prepare and process DCC actions and Common Accounting Number (CAN) changes.
Monitor obligations, expenditures, and available balances to support accurate budget execution.
Support reconciliation of financial data and assist in resolving discrepancies.
Maintain personnel funding projections, payroll forecasting, and FTE tracking.
Assist with internal funding adjustments and required financial documentation.
Prepare and update monthly and quarterly financial monitoring reports.
Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify financial risks or emerging issues.
Maintain standardized financial tracking tools and reporting templates.
Assist in preparing briefing materials and financial summaries for leadership.
Support development and maintenance of financial forecasting and tracking models.
Assist with dashboards or structured reporting tools to improve data accessibility.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through enhanced analytics or automation of recurring reporting processes.
Participate in pilot efforts involving structured data modeling or AI-enabled tools and document methodologies and lessons learned.
Assist with documentation and updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal workflows.
Document meeting minutes, track action items, and maintain project tracking logs for FMB initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus