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Budget analysts help organizations plan, monitor, and manage their finances. They evaluate spending proposals, analyze financial data, prepare forecasts, and communicate budget recommendations to leaders. Browse vetted budget analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Budget Analysts Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and seniority, but commonly include developing annual budgets, tracking actual results against forecasts, investigating variances, assessing the financial impact of business decisions, and preparing reports for executives or government stakeholders. Many analysts partner with department leaders to improve resource allocation and keep plans aligned with organizational priorities.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong financial modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills, along with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial planning systems is valuable. Clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex findings to nonfinancial audiences can also help candidates stand out. A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is common; some roles may prefer advanced education or professional credentials.

Budget Analyst Career Paths

Budget analysts work across industries and settings, including corporations, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and local, state, or federal government. With experience, they may advance to senior budget analyst, budget manager, finance manager, or financial planning and analysis leadership roles. Search Ladders for budget analyst openings that match your experience, location, and compensation goals.

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Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Explore budget analyst listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation, then pursue roles aligned with your career goals.

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$101K - $131K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and forecasts, leveraging analytical techniques to drive cost e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $118K *

Transform contractor proposals into actionable insights by conducting thorough price and cost analyses. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and ensure compliance with regulations, dri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $117K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and conduct in-depth cost analyses to support negotiations and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $131K *

Champion cost analysis and pricing strategies for contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on evaluations, negotiate objectives, and forecast trends to enhance financial...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $133K *

Transform contractor pricing strategies by conducting thorough cost analyses, developing negotiation objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to evaluate proposals...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $129K *

Optimize contractor proposals through detailed price and cost analyses, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on pricing strategies and forecasts to enhance financial decision-making and s...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing contractor proposals and costs. You'll develop pricing strategies, evaluate compliance, and forecast trends to ensure effective negotiations and adherence to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $123K *

Advance your career by analyzing contractor proposals and costs, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and evaluate pricing...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Drive comprehensive cost analyses and pricing strategies for contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to evaluate cost elements and negotiate objectives, enha...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $108K *

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for multiple distribution centers. Collaborate with leadership to analyze financial results and enhance processes, ensuring compliance with indus...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$101K - $131K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze contractor proposals, develop pricing strategies, and ensure compliance with cost standards. Utilize analytical techniques to forecast trends and evaluate cost elements...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Shape the future of contract analysis by evaluating proposals, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and enhance cost effic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate data-driven decisions by leveraging AI tools and automation. This role combines analysis and tool-building to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable data insights across teams while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $117K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Develop pricing strategies and conduct in-depth cost analyses to support negotiations and forecasting for future pro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $131K *

Partner with us to analyze contractor proposals, develop pricing strategies, and ensure compliance with cost standards. Utilize analytical techniques to forecast trends and evaluate cost elements for...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Empower cross-functional teams as a Business Analyst, driving Agile practices, refining backlogs, and aligning business objectives with technical execution to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to impactful research and analysis in defense production systems, collaborating with Navy sponsors to inform strategic decisions. Engage in complex studies, develop analytic frameworks, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$66K - $182K *

Help us drive growth in our Financial Advisory Services team by leading projects, enhancing client relationships, and mentoring staff. Your expertise will shape strategies for middle market financial...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $182K *

Drive growth in our Financial Advisory Services team by leading projects, enhancing client relationships, and mentoring staff. Collaborate across sectors to deliver tailored solutions that elevate fin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $182K *

Join a team that's driving growth in financial advisory services, enhancing client experiences through strategic insights and innovative solutions. Collaborate with diverse professionals to tackle com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $182K *

Empower middle market financial institutions by leading complex advisory projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance financial processes, ensuring exceptional service and strategic growth while navi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Engage in comprehensive program management support, ensuring effective execution across all project phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop essential documentation and manage operations, cont...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in corporate financial planning and analysis, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial integrity and optim...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $160K *

Drive impactful data analytics initiatives by partnering with operations and customer support teams to deliver actionable insights, enhance decision-making, and foster self-service analytics that impr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Explore data-driven insights to enhance operations and customer support. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful analyses, foster self-service analytics, and mentor peers, driving strategic improv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a budget analyst do?question toggle

    A budget analyst reviews financial information, helps prepare budgets and forecasts, tracks spending, analyzes variances, and provides recommendations to support sound financial decisions.

  • What qualifications are common for budget analyst jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, plus experience with budgeting, forecasting, spreadsheets, and financial analysis. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

  • Where do budget analysts work?question toggle

    Budget analysts work in private companies, government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare, education, and other organizations that plan and manage budgets.

  • How can budget analysts advance their careers?question toggle

    With experience, budget analysts may move into senior analyst positions, budget management, finance management, or financial planning and analysis leadership.

  • Does Ladders list budget analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Browse current listings to find budget analyst opportunities and review each posting for specific pay details.