Budget Analyst – Execution SME

Markon

Budget Analyst contributing to financial activities and budget execution for the Intelligence Community. Supporting analysis, reporting, and compliance with budget processes and guidelines.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget
Assist in crafting comprehensive spend plans and closely monitor financial execution activities
Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions
Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy
Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments
Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization
Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders
Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase
Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones
Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements
Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements
Resolve outstanding financial obligations and undelivered orders proficiently
Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements
Assist the Sponsor in drafting and refining acquisition policies and instructions
Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews
Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds
Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component
Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information
Conduct comprehensive assessments of the budget, ensuring balance across various functions and disciplines
Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph (preferrably from this client)
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics
12+ years with a bachelor's degree of prior relevant experience
Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience
A minimum of 7-10 years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community
Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget analysisfinancial reportingfinancial transactionstransaction processingbudget executionfiscal guidanceprocess improvementsfinancial data analysisportfolio reviewsspending tracking

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationattention to detailproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementanalytical skillsleadershipadaptability

Certifications

TS/SCI ClearanceCounterintelligence (CI) Polygraph