Budget Analyst I

Posted 25 Days Ago
Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
Junior
Information Technology • Analytics • Financial Services
The Role
Support federal budget execution and financial management by processing, validating, reconciling, and reporting transactions in government financial systems. Maintain records, process invoices and reimbursements, track obligations and expenditures, assist audit readiness, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and internal controls.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Budget Analyst I provides entry-level to junior-level financial management, budgeting, accounting, and administrative support services in support of Federal financial operations. The Budget Analyst I assists with the processing, validation, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal regulations, agency policies, and program requirements.
 
The Budget Analyst I supports budget execution activities, maintains financial records, processes invoices, monitors obligations and expenditures, and assists with financial data management activities utilizing Government financial management systems. The individual works under general supervision while supporting program financial operations, audit readiness initiatives, reimbursement programs, and reporting requirements.
 
The Budget Analyst I contributes to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely reimbursement and payment processing activities while ensuring financial data integrity and accountability across program operations.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
  • Minimum two (2) years and up to five (5) years of experience supporting Federal financial management, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or related business operations.
  • Experience supporting Federal financial processes, financial reporting, or budget execution activities.
  • Familiarity with Federal financial systems and financial data management practices.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience supporting Federal law enforcement or Department of Justice (DOJ) organizations.
    • Experience working with:
      • Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)
      • Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
      • Federal reimbursable agreement programs
      • Financial reconciliation activities

Security Clearance:
  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
  • Must be able to maintain all required FBI suitability and security requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 
The Budget Analyst I shall:
 
  • Receive, review, and process financial transactions within Government financial management systems.
  • Enter and maintain financial data within UFMS and other Government-provided financial systems.
  • Process vendor invoices and reimbursement requests through IPP and other approved financial platforms.
  • Track obligations, expenditures, modifications, and payment activities.
  • Perform expenditure reconciliation activities and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
  • Maintain and update vendor records and supporting financial documentation.
  • Validate financial information for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Assist with preparation of financial reports, status updates, and supporting documentation.
  • Support financial record management and document retention activities.
  • Respond to customer and stakeholder inquiries regarding obligation and expenditure status.
  • Assist with audit preparation activities and retrieval of supporting financial documentation.
  • Support quality control reviews of financial transactions and budget execution records.
  • Ensure compliance with financial management procedures, internal controls, and agency requirements.
  • Participate in continuous process improvement efforts designed to improve financial data quality and operational efficiency.
 
 
 

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.  

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [email protected]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years experience supporting federal financial management, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or related business operations.
  • Experience supporting federal financial processes, financial reporting, or budget execution activities.
  • Familiarity with federal financial systems and financial data management practices.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance and ability to maintain all required FBI suitability and security requirements.
  • Experience supporting Federal law enforcement or Department of Justice (DOJ) organizations.
  • Experience with Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
  • Experience with Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
  • Experience with federal reimbursable agreement programs and financial reconciliation activities.
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The Company
HQ: Vienna, VA
256 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

XLA is an award-winning government services provider with 250 employees both domestically and internationally. Our core competencies are Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions and International Program Support services. These core competencies define XLA. As agencies face declining budgets and a rising demand for services, XLA provides the continuous support needed to overcome those challenges. XLA has the project management expertise needed to successfully meet contract requirements and provide excellent performance. We consider the needs of the customer, project resource requirements, the quality of deliverables, project costs, task scope control, management reporting requirements and data accuracy/timeliness.

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