Budget Analyst

Primary Function
This role is responsible for developing and tracking budgets, costs, and schedules; preparing financial reports; ensuring compliance with contract requirements; and supporting Program Managers and executive leadership with accurate and timely program data.

Essential Duties

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project and enterprise budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines.
• Track actual labor, material, subcontractor, licensing, and asset expenses against planned budgets; research and resolve variances.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate invoices in compliance with DoD requirements (e.g., WAWF/iRAPT).
• Process external invoices for services, products, licenses, and hardware through internal accounting systems.
• Generate routine financial reports and status updates for leadership and customers.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the group.
• Maintain project schedules in Microsoft Project, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and funding align.
• Perform cost and schedule variance analysis.
• Assist with tracking contract modifications, funding levels, license renewals, and subcontractor financial data.
• Manage intercompany charging and cost allocations across business units, ensuring transparency and compliance with corporate policies.
• Provide documentation and financial analysis for audits, program reviews, and customer meetings.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Cost Analyst position is not a supervisory position.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contracting principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and Deltek Costpoint.  Must be an advanced user of Excel with intermediate knowledge of Word and Power Point.
• Proficiency and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Program Managers, Finance, and Contracts staff.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and reporting preferred.
• Familiarity with government invoicing systems (WAWF/iRAPT) a plus.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Must always represent the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to analyze specific issues and work to resolution
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Must be trustworthy – will handle financial and confidential information routinely
• Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of project control, financial management, or program analysis experience in a DoD contracting environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, if required.

Working Environment

• Office-based environment with frequent interaction with Program Managers, Contracts, Finance, and Subcontracts teams.
• Hybrid work schedule may be available depending on company policy and contract requirements.
• Occasional participation in program reviews, customer meetings, or audits (may include some travel).
• Work is deadline-driven and requires high attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance with government standards.