Budget Analyst Jobs

A Budget Analyst in the finance industry is responsible for helping organizations, both public and private, organize their finances. The professional evaluates budget proposals and funding requests, conducts cost-benefit analyses to determine the most cost-effective solutions, and establishes and enforces budget guidelines and procedures. The analyst then prepares regular reports detailing the organization's financial status and communicates their findings to management and stakeholders. They also review and monitor spending to ensure it remains within budget. They offer guidance and technical assistance when preparing budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare financial analysis reports.

Potential Budget Analysts should have strong skills in numerical computation, analysis, problem-solving, and communication. They should also possess a keen understanding of financial forecasting and data analysis. Holding a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) credential can be beneficial, though it's not a strict requirement. A Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field is often required, but many employers prefer candidates with an MBA or related advanced degree. Before becoming a Budget Analyst, potential candidates often gain experience in roles such as Financial Analyst, Accounting Analyst, or Cost Estimator.

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MBA CSi

Junior Budget Analyst

  • MBA CSi
  • Merrifield, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • MBA CSi
  • Merrifield, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Junior Budget Analyst – Support USPS Engineering Projects Merrifield, VA MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA CSi) is hiring a Junior Budget Analyst to support U.S....

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Advanced Technology Services

Program Manager

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better. Fundada en...

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DSHS ESA Fiscal Analyst 2

  • State of Washington
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 1 hour ago

DSHS ESA DDDS Fiscal Analyst 2 Join us as a key member of the Division of Disability Determination Services (DDDS), where your financial expertise directly supports our mission of serving...

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Supervisory Budget Analyst

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 hour ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 hour ago

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO), with one vacancy in the...

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Budget Analyst

  • Customs and Border Protection
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago

Preparing reports and analyses to be presented during quarterly reviews of assigned organizational units' annual financial plan and budget execution plan....

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Budget Analyst

  • U.S. Air Force Academy
  • CO
  • 1 hour ago
  • CO
  • 1 hour ago

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is serves as a resource advisor,...

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Budget Analyst (5843)

  • Bennett Aerospace
  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 hours ago

Bennett Aerospace, Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide a wide variety of professional-level budget...

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Clinical Research Budgeting Analyst - Clinical Trials - eSIF sent 5/27

  • Providence Health
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago

The Clinical Research Budgets Analyst will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of budget templates for sponsored clinical trials, including the comparative review...

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Finance/Budget Analyst II

  • University of Central Florida
  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Analyst II to support the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) department....

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

  • StoneAge Tools
  • Durango, CO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 9 hours ago

Building financial models that translate strategy into clear financial outcomes and tradeoffs. Delivering consistent, decision-ready insights through variance analysis and performance reporting....

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Budget Coordinator - Columbus, OH

  • Abbott
  • Columbus, OH
  • 10 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 10 hours ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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Fiscal Analyst 4

  • Clark College
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Fiscal Analyst 4 in the Office of Instruction (OOI). The Fiscal Analyst 4 ensures calculation and tracking...

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Merchandise Financial Planning Manager

  • SWI
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 11 hours ago

What You ll Do Manage financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking. Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance to improve profitability....

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Budget Analyst I-III, Capital Programs - #26-006792-0001

  • State of Maryland
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 11 hours ago

GRADE Budget Analyst I, Capital Program: Grade 15 Budget Analyst II, Capital Program: Grade 17 Budget Analyst III, Capital Program: Grade 19 LOCATION OF POSITION 301 W....

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Budget Analyst

  • University of Texas Arlington
  • Arlington, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Posting Number: S06851P Position Title: Budget Analyst Department: Budget, Planning and Analysis Location: Arlington Position Status: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m....

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Learn to manage Azure identities and governance by creating users and groups, assigning access through RBAC, organizing resources with policies, tags, and locks, and managing costs with budgets...

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Salary for Budget Analyst Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Budget Analysts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.8%
Master's Degree
42.7%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Budget Analysts
2-4 years
42.4%
1-2 years
19.8%
4-6 years
12.6%
Less than 1 year
10.5%
8-10 years
7.5%
6-8 years
3.3%
None
2.2%
10+ years
1.8%


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