The Links Global Budget Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring efficient and effective allocation of resources to support government critical programs and initiatives.
Job Summary:
Links Global is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Budget Analyst to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for the entire budget cycle, from analyzing funding needs to preparing justifications and monitoring expenditures for a federal government client. This role is crucial for ensuring the government agency operates within its budget and achieves its strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze budget requests from program offices, considering factors such as program performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with agency priorities.
- Prepare and justify budget estimates for assigned programs, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Compile and analyze budget data using spreadsheets and financial management software.
- Monitor and track budget expenditures throughout the fiscal year, identifying and reporting any variances or potential issues.
- Assist with the development and implementation of budget control measures.
- Prepare reports and briefings on budget performance for agency leadership and stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date on federal budget policies, appropriation laws, and agency budget guidelines.
- Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to ensure effective budget planning and execution.
- May participate in developing performance measures to track program effectiveness and inform future budget allocations.
- Present budget plans and reports to federal government program managers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in government budgeting or a relevant financial analysis role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear and concise budget justifications and reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial management software programs.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.
- The opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that affect the entire agency.
- A collaborative and professional work environment.
- Opportunity for professional development and career advancement.
To apply, submit a cover letter summarizing your relevant experience, a resume, and 3+ references. Pay: hourly rate based on $90,000 per year plus fringe benefits.
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Links Global offers clients with strategy consulting, marketing communication, digital technology, project management, and business services in the U.S. and abroad in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
We are celebrating 15 years of accomplishments, meeting challenges with collaborative strength, energy and passion.
We deliver expertise with efficiency, intelligence, and substance. We have advised hundreds of private and public sector organizations around the world to make better decisions about actions that can deliver sustainable success.
The Company provides worldwide solutions across industries and sectors including retail, manufacturing, public health, agriculture, education, environment, energy, financial services, science and technology, transportation, and defense.
