
Budget Analyst
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Job overview
The Budget Analyst develops budgets and monitors and reports the financial status of information technology and other projects for a federal government client. The role gathers financial and contract-system data, consolidates invoice data, forecasts expenditures, analyzes variances, and prepares project reports. It also supports procurement and communicates financial information to management. The position is performed daily on-site in Washington, D.C.
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Responsibilities
Are you looking to make a difference in the federal government? Are you looking for a career, not just a “job”? Are you passionate about doing what’s right? Do you have experience and skills in budget management? Then we have a position for you.
The Budget Analyst will be responsible for developing budgets, monitoring and reporting on the status of Information Technology and other projects for a Federal Government Client. To accomplish this, the Budget Analyst will gather data from financial and contract systems as well as consolidating invoice data. S/He will exercise excellent spreadsheet and presentation skills to assist in the analysis and communication of project financial status. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent problem solving skills and analytical capabilities.
Additional responsibilities will include:
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Forecasting expenditures; estimates to complete; estimate at completion
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Conduct variance analysis and explain financial changes to management
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Knowledge of information technology related costs preferred
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Apply consulting and interpersonal skills to a wide range of business situations
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Experience with building Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas and functions
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Interview clients, define budget requirements, develop cost estimates and research data issues
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Design and prepare reports that covey the financial status of IT projects
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Facilitate the procurement process for equipment and services and interact with Supply Management
*This is a role performed daily on-site role in Washington D.C.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Other fields of specialty will be considered.
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Strong Microsoft Excel experience and capabilities required
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Experience establishing, monitoring, forecasting and reporting project budgets
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Knowledge of basic accounting principles
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Ability to work on-site in Washington D.C.
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All candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, ability to solve problems independently, and responsible for meeting deadlines.
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Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
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The position requires a professional work attitude, ability to communicate openly with management and coworkers, and to work as a team player
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Contingent on your ability to obtain USPS public trust. Must be a U.S. citizen or green card permanent resident (3+ years U.S. residency)
Desired Qualifications
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Knowledge and experience in procurement, consulting, and Information Technology preferred
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Knowledge of the software development lifecycle desirable
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Experience working for a government agency or contractor is preferred
Overview
Noblis (http://www.noblis.org/) and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards (http://www.noblis.org/about/Awards/) . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
- Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us (https://noblis.org/contact) .
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $71,800.00 - USD $112,150.00 /Yr.
How this job compares
Set against the 561 open Budget Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$72–112K/yr
- Washington, D.C. median$102–161K/yr24 salary ranges
- US median$82–115K/yr344 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $92K, is 29% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($130K) — in the lowest quarter of Budget Analyst salary ranges in Washington, D.C..
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 30 open Budget Analyst jobs in Washington, D.C. and 561 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Budget Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (479 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 172 of the 561 open Budget Analyst jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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