Budget & Financial Data Analyst

Department: Fiscal Services Classification: Financial Svcs Specialist 1 Job Category: Classified Staff Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visasponsorship Pay Band: 04 Salary: Salary commensurate with education andexperience Criminal Background Check: Yes Financial Background Check: Yes About the Department Provide fiscal services to the university, promoting financial bestpractices, forming strategic partnerships, establishing efficientsystems, and pursuing continuous improvement. Create and maintain asustainable financial framework and strong internal controls topromote sound fiscal management, careful stewardship of universityresources, and accountability. Foster innovation to support Mason’soverall mission by employing new methods to deliver financialservices and collaborating on process improvements and newinitiatives. Provide accurate and timely financial data to ensurecomprehensive reporting, compliance, and analysis to enablestrategic decision-making. About the Position This position reports the Manager of Data Analytics by providingsupport for multiple business processes including budget modeldevelopment, forecasting models/methodologies, and reportdevelopment. Responsibilities Financial Modeling, Analysis & Reporting Supports the development of strategic financial modeling forbudget development, and forecasting, financial analysis, datavalidation and report creation; Performs financial analyses for forecasting, trend analysis andvariance analysis. Assists in the design and development offinancial dashboards that include key performance indicators; Ensures the integrity of budget data through continuousmonitoring, identifying and proposing changes to business processesand data structure to enhance reporting, performing analysis totroubleshoot and resolve data issues, and maintaining appropriatedocumentation and version control of key reports/analysessupporting submissions to leadership, board of visitors, and theCommonwealth; and Provides training on budgeting/forecasting analytical tools andmodels as well as underlying data or calculations. Performs other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalentcombination of education and experience; Demonstrated professional experience in data analysis,accounting, budget or finance operations in a large complexorganization (typically two or more years); or longer tenure withincreased responsibility in a smaller organization; Accounting training/experience, such as reconciliation,reporting, budget management; Experience with ERP accounting and/or budget systems andreporting tools; Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; and Exhibit good analytical, research, technical, and presentation(oral/written) skills. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in related field; Experience in higher ed institution, public governmentalinstitution, or other large complex organization; Experience with Ellucian Banner, MicroStrategy, SQL; Knowledge or Commonwealth budget practices/fund accounting;and Knowledge of Higher Education budgeting best practices. Posting Open Date: August 26, 2026 For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 9, 2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Mason Ad Statement George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 researchuniversity committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperousworld. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largestand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offeringdegree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials. George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment forstudents, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought. Equity Statement George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Campus Safety Information Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr George Mason University