Budget Analsyt

Job Family:

Research Analyst

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
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.

What You Will Need:

• 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. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• 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

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