Budget Analyst

Position Title: Budget Analyst
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Poly

Description:
Waypoint's client is seeking a Budget Analyst to support program budget formulation, execution, and financial management activities within a mission-focused Intelligence Community environment.

This role provides support to leadership, program offices, and contracting stakeholders by assisting with financial analysis, budget tracking, and resource planning. The selected candidate will contribute to maintaining compliance with internal controls, policies, and reporting requirements while ensuring accurate and timely financial data across multiple systems.

Responsibilities:

• Support budget formulation, execution, and financial tracking activities across programs and projects.
• Assist with financial analysis, including resource allocation and variance analysis.
• Support preparation and review of financial reports, artifacts, and briefings.
• Assist in maintaining and reconciling financial data across multiple systems.
• Support audit readiness activities, including documentation and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with program teams and stakeholders to support financial planning and execution.
• Assist in identifying financial discrepancies and supporting resolution efforts.

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience supporting budget formulation, execution, or financial analysis.
• Experience supporting government, defense, or Intelligence Community financial environments.
• Experience with program financial management, resource allocation, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial management tools/systems.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit readiness activities.

Desired:

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or DoD financial management environments.
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and program funding structures.
• Experience processing and tracking Funds From Others (FFO) and Funds To Others (FTO) activities.
• Experience developing financial briefings and supporting leadership presentations.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements in financial operations.
• Experience working within multi-stakeholder program environments.