Budget Analyst
Apply Job ID 32336 Date posted 09/26/2025Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a budget analyst to provide program management and product development support to a client Budget Lead. The budget analyst will be responsible for developing and sustaining financial artifacts and facilitating discussions with various executive agency stakeholders.
Responsibilities include the following:
Collaborate with the Office leadership and employees to create plans detailing IT expenditures.
Analyze historical budget requests and allocations and future projections to estimate financial needs.
Prepare detailed budget request reports aligned with the office leadership’s strategic goals.
Identify and evaluate potential funding streams for viability for program investments.
Evaluate budget submissions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Lead development of annual and/or multiyear spend plans.
Lead analysis of spend against budgets.
Collaborate with Acquisition team on timing of budget activities against procurement timelines.
Prepare periodic financial reports and forecasts for senior leadership.
Present budget summaries and justifications to internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain financial and accounting documentation.
Facilitate discussions between technical and nontechnical executives regarding investment decisions, financial planning, and resource prioritization.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s degree
SIX (6) or more years of experience working in finance or IT with at least THREE (3) years of experience in budgeting or financial planning
Relevant financial certification (CGFM, CPFO, CBA, or similar)
Experience in budget or IT project management
Experience supporting customers in a client-facing environment
Experience implementing program and process improvements
Experience supporting finance and accounting projects in a classified federal environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Master’s degree in a Finance discipline
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community budget programs
Experience providing financial risk analysis and risk management recommendations to security leadership
Experience leading budget teams in IT settings
Understanding of government budgetary cycle
Understanding of prioritization, technological risks in a budget constrained environment
Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts and integrate new information into existing plans and frameworks
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
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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