Gem

Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst

Gem$49K — $290K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
  • 10 years of combined experience in budget formulation, financial tracking, execution, financial reporting, and spend plan analysis
  • 5 years aligning budgets with federal submission processes and congressional justification
  • US citizenship and active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
  • Master's degree or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets aligned with organizational goals
  • Perform budget formulation, execution, and reconciliation across multiple funding lines
  • Track financial performance and ensure compliance with expenditures and obligations
  • Prepare financial reports and documentation for leadership and stakeholders
  • Support spend plan development and analysis for optimal resource allocation
  • Align budget activities with federal submission cycles and congressional requirements
  • Conduct variance analysis and recommend improvements for financial efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial and retirement planning services
  • Education assistance
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budget formulation, and execution for mission-driven programs. This role is responsible for developing and managing budgets, tracking financial performance, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate has experience working within complex federal budgeting environments and is skilled in translating financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets in alignment with organizational goals and mission requirements
  • Perform budget formulation, execution, and reconciliation activities across multiple funding lines
  • Track financial performance, expenditures, and obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare financial reports, briefings, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders
  • Support spend plan development and analysis to optimize resource allocation
  • Align budget activities with federal budget submission cycles and congressional budget justification requirements
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness
  • Collaborate with program managers, contracting teams, and leadership to support financial decision-making
  • Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulations, and audit readiness standards


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
  • Ten (10) years of combined experience in:
    • Budget formulation
    • Financial tracking and execution
    • Financial reporting
    • Spend plan analysis
  • Five (5) years of experience aligning budgets with federal budget submission processes and congressional budget justification requirements (may be included within the ten years above)
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required


Desired Experience:

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline
  • Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or equivalent certification


Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

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