Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst The Budget Analyst will provide strategic financial management support to federal leadership through budget planning, execution tracking, analysis, and reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations while coordinating across program, acquisition, and finance stakeholders. MetaPhase is seeking a polished, proactive professional with at least five years of relevant experience who is ready to make an immediate impact on our high-performing team! What You Will Be Doing General Overview Provide full lifecycle budget and financial support including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) capital planning to manage financial portfolios to enhance efficiency Ensure clear communication, knowledge management and reporting. Support client operations by analyzing data, coordinating resources, ensuring compliance, and assisting with PPBE to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Monitor obligations and expenditures and prepare budget forecasts and recommendations Support leadership with financial decision-making, ensure compliance with federal fiscal policies and procedures Budget Planning & Formulation Assist in developing annual budgets, spend plans, and out-year forecasts. Gather funding requirements from program offices and validate estimates. Support budget submissions, justifications, and internal review packages. Budget Execution & Monitoring Track obligations, expenditures, burn rates, and available balances across appropriations or funding lines. Reconcile budget data across financial systems, spreadsheets, and internal trackers. Monitor monthly execution targets and flag variances, risks, or underutilization of funds. Support year-end closeout activities and ensure timely use of expiring funds. Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on budget status, trends, and risks. Develop dashboards, briefing materials, and executive summaries. Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Stakeholder Coordination Respond to data calls, taskers, and leadership inquiries on short timelines. Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership on fiscal matters. Required Qualifications A minimum of three plus years' experience of budget analysis, accounting, PPBE, or similar experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or similar field Experience supporting federal budget, finance, or resource management functions. Knowledge of PPBE, budget execution, or appropriations processes. Ability to analyze data, develop briefing materials of analysis, and communicate and present effectively with executive stakeholders. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Experience with SAP Desired Qualifications Three years in Customs Border Protection budget experience preferred Work Location Washington, DC or Indianapolis, IN Travel Less than 10% Education Level Bachelor's Degree Clearance Level Active DHS Public Trust Clearance U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS) MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr