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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Lead Finance and Policy Analyst - Budget Analyst III
$83K *
Drive impactful fiscal and policy analysis for statewide child welfare programs, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation. Collaborate with leadership and counties to enhance service deli...
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Finance / Budget Analyst TS/SCI with CI poly
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by providing critical financial management support, including analysis, reporting, and project management. Collaborate on business cases and acquisition strategies while ensuring t...
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$50K - $116K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project management and budget oversight. Collaborate with specialists to ensure program success, monitor progress, and prepare detailed cost estimates while...
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$50K - $116K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project management and budget oversight. Collaborate with specialists to monitor progress, develop cost estimates, and ensure effective program execution acro...
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$50K - $116K *
Support project management by coordinating with specialists, monitoring progress, and preparing cost estimates to ensure effective budget management and compliance with federal regulations...
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$55K - $126K *
Optimize project management processes by coordinating with specialists, monitoring progress, and preparing cost estimates to ensure effective budget management and program execution across multiple lo...
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$50K - $116K *
Unlock potential by coordinating project management and budget oversight, ensuring effective communication among specialists. Monitor program progress and prepare detailed reports to support decision...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to shaping financial strategies and enhancing program budgets. You'll analyze financial trends, provide expert advisory services, and lead cross-functional collaborations...
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$89K - $165K *
Unlock potential by performing diverse financial activities, including analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide actionable insights and ensure compliance with reg...
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$73K - $105K *
Analyze financial data and provide insights to support pension plan operations. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. Utilize accounting prin...
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$65K - $118K *
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to oversee program execution, manage strategic communications, and ensure effective reporting for the nation's nuclear deterrence mission, driving impactful resul...
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$103K - $145K *
Optimize budget management for cybersecurity funding, ensuring compliance and fiscal discipline while supporting executive decisions and strategic agency operations through expert analysis and forecas...
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Senior Planning/Budget Analyst
$94K - $198K *
Manage budget planning and execution while collaborating with leadership to align resources with strategic objectives. Conduct complex analyses to monitor performance, ensuring rational and executable...
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$94K - $105K *
Develop financial forecasts and analyses to support strategic business decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting accuracy and drive operational efficiency. Utilize strong analytica...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive financial modeling and analysis to enhance decision-making, ensuring accuracy in forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics. Collaborate on acquisition evaluations and improve financial workflo...
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Senior Budget Analyst - Fort Belvoir
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of military budgeting by providing expert analysis and support for financial systems, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of obligations while enhancing oper...
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$95K - $125K *
Unlock financial insights by analyzing performance, supporting planning, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive business efficiency and informed decision-making in a dynamic environment...
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$100K - $120K *
Join us to drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to provide insights that enhance decision-making and support the financial health of the organiza...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and financial health. Your insights will shape budgeting, forecasting, and repo...
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$75K - $88K *
Optimize financial processes and drive accuracy in reporting. Own the budget, reconcile high-volume revenue, and support operations with insightful analysis. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance...
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$94K - $136K *
Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by providing advanced analytical support across Finance, Operations, and Strategic Planning. Collaborate with leadership to drive impactful projec...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive financial excellence by managing budget tracking, analysis, and reporting for NOAA's Resource Management Branch. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accurate financial data and support deci...
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$95K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...
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$110K - $130K *
Join the charge in providing senior-level program analysis and decision support for critical defense initiatives. Leverage your analytical skills to monitor performance, develop insights, and support...
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$108K - $130K *
Oversee the management and execution of budget formulation and compliance for a key governmental mission. Lead a team in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning to ensure operational eff...
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What does a budget analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.