Financial / Budget Analyst

Are you looking to make a difference in the federal government? Are you looking for a career, not just a “job”? Are you passionate about doing what’s right? Do you have experience and skills in budget management? Then we have a position for you.

The Budget/Financial Analyst will be responsible for developing budgets, monitoring and reporting on the status of Information Technology and other projects for a Federal Government Client.  To accomplish this, the Budget/Financial Analyst will gather data from financial and contract systems as well as consolidating invoice data.  S/He will exercise excellent spreadsheet and presentation skills to assist in the analysis and communication of  project financial status.  The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent problem solving skills and analytical capabilities.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Forecasting expenditures; estimates to complete; estimate at completion
• Understanding concepts such as Return on Investment; Discounted Cash Flows; Payback Period
• Conduct variance analysis and explain the root cause to management
• Knowledge of information technology related costs preferred.
• Apply consulting and interpersonal skills to a wide range of business situations
• Experience with building Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas and functions.
• Ability to interview clients, define budget requirements, develop cost estimates and research data issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields with a minimum of three years of related experience. MBA or Master’s degree in related field is desirable. Other fields of specialty will be considered.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement, consulting, and Information Technology preferred.
• Knowledge of the software development life-cycle desired.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience and capabilities required.
• Experience establishing, monitoring, forecasting and reporting project budgets.
• Experience working for a government agency or contractor is preferred.
• All candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, ability to solve problems independently, and responsible for meeting deadlines.
• The position requires a professional work attitude, ability to communicate openly with management and coworkers, and to work as a team player.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiary, Noblis ESI, are solving difficult problems that help our government and our country. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise with a reputation for independence and objectivity. We support a wide range of government and industry clients in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise engineering. Learn more at noblis.org/about.

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 and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race.