Budget Analyst I
The Budget Analyst I at Confidential Client is an early-career financial professional responsible for supporting budget formulation, execution, reconciliation, forecasting, and reporting to ensure effective stewardship of public funds. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, assisting with legislative financial activities, and collaborating with stakeholders to support informed decision-making within a government contracting environment. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial tools, with work performed onsite.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Budget Analyst to support budget formulation, execution, reconciliation, forecasting, and financial reporting. This is an onsite, full-time role based in Houston, TX.
- Prepare, analyze, reconcile, and submit monthly financial reconciliation and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reports.
- Research, compile, validate, and analyze financial, budgetary, personnel, and operational data.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities and maintain required financial reports.
- Monitor budgets, obligations, expenditures, and available funding to identify discrepancies or potential shortfalls.
- Identify, research, reconcile, and resolve budget and personnel transaction discrepancies.
- Calculate and prepare journal entries, reallocations, and other financial adjustments.
- Assist with annual operating budget development, forecasts, trend analyses, graphs, reports, and presentations.
- Participate in budget planning and performance meetings with leadership and stakeholders.
- Support cash transfer processes, voucher/requisition/purchase order overrides, and related financial transaction reviews.
- Assist with legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, analyses of legislation, and agency budget instructions as required.
- Review financial products and procedures for compliance with government requirements, accounting principles, policies, and system standards.
- Provide guidance and clear financial information to analysts and program personnel.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
Experience
- 0–4 years of relevant experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, or financial management. Entry-level candidates with internships or relevant coursework are encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with government contracting or public-sector financial management is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- General understanding of budget formulation, execution, reconciliation, forecasting, and financial administration.
- Ability to monitor and track obligations, expenditures, and fund availability.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to identify, research, reconcile, and resolve financial and budget discrepancies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to present financial findings to decision-makers.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI preferred.
Special Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must successfully complete background investigation and drug screening.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance or suitability determination, as applicable.
- Must sign and comply with Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), and Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) requirements tied to federal customers when applicable.
- Must maintain confidentiality of company, customer, program, financial, and personnel information.
- Must comply with all applicable government, customer, and company policies and procedures.
- This is an onsite position with no remote option. Employees are expected to work onsite five (5) days per week unless approved for a 9/80 schedule. Core hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work primarily in a professional, climate-controlled office with moderate noise levels.
- Regular computer use for financial data analysis, document review, and stakeholder communication.
- Primarily sedentary with frequent sitting and near-vision tasks; occasional standing, walking, bending, and light lifting of office materials may be required.
Compensation
- Estimated base pay: $54,890 per year (estimated). Actual compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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