Budget Analyst (Multiple Levels)

Noblis ESI is seeking a Budget Analyst to work with our clients in supporting our customer in Chantilly VA.

Job Responsibilities:

The Budget Analyst will provide critical financial management support to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), ensuring efficient allocation and execution of fiscal resources in compliance with federal regulations and agency policies. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting to support NRO’s mission in intelligence gathering and satellite reconnaissance operations.

• Develop, analyze, and execute financial budgets for NRO programs, ensuring fiscal compliance and efficiency.
• Monitor budget expenditures, track funding obligations, and reconcile accounts to prevent shortfalls or overages.
• Provide financial forecasting and cost analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations on financial data for senior leadership.
• Assist in the development and execution of annual financial planning cycles, ensuring alignment with NRO objectives.
• Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, and finance personnel to optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to federal budget regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Utilize financial management systems to track and analyze expenditures and funding status.
• Respond to audits, financial inquiries, and reporting requirements from internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Alternatively, demonstrate an additional 5 years of related experience per level if no bachelor's degree is held.
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience in budget management, financial planning, or analysis within a government or intelligence agency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of federal budgeting regulations and policies (DoD, IC, or civilian agency financial frameworks).
• Ability to travel - 10%

Mid-Level

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 - 8 years of experience
• Compensation: $97,400 - $184,100

 Senior-Level

• Bachelor's degree
• 12 years of experience
• Compensation: $156,900 - $245,175

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CDFM, CGFM, CPA).
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) financial environments.
• Knowledge of NRO operations, programs, and funding processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to leadership effectively.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.