Budget Execution Analyst

Markon

Budget Analyst providing critical budget operations support including financial reporting and variance analysis. Collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to ensure compliance with budget policies.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in federal budget execution and financial management, with a strong focus on obligation tracking, variance analysis, and compliance. Proficient in utilizing advanced financial tools and methodologies to support leadership decision-making and ensure accurate financial reporting.

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Federal Budget ExecutionFinancial ManagementObligation TrackingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Budget SupportVariance AnalysisSpend Plan DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisSOP DevelopmentUnliquidated Obligations MonitoringFinancial ComplianceData Visualization TechniquesFinancial Trend ReportingResource Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

BASISCOGNOSALMPRIMEMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Industry Keywords

Service Level AgreementsPlanning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)Financial Policies and ProceduresGovernment Financial Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CognosTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide front office budget support, including obligation and expense tracking, variance analysis, and spending compliance.
Review and process obligations, including Miscellaneous Obligations.
Track and report Other Government Agency funding transfers, both incoming and outgoing.
Monitor and report Unliquidated Obligations to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely reconciliation.
Review and provide direction on SLA funding and RCAFs in accordance with established financial policies and procedures.
Assist with the development, maintenance, and updates of Office spend plans, ensuring alignment with current and projected expenditures.
Generate and distribute trend reports and other financial analysis products to support leadership decision-making.
Compile, review, and disseminate financial guidance to internal stakeholders.
Develop, update, and maintain SOPs related to budget execution and financial processes.
Provide governance and oversight of office financial matters, ensuring compliance with customer policies and resource management guidance.
Utilize customer financial tools to monitor and report on budget activity.
Respond to requests for obligation and expense rate data in a timely and accurate manner.
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
Use advanced Excel tools, including Pivot Tables and data visualization techniques, to analyze financial data.
Prepare and deliver financial reports and briefings for leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in federal budget execution, financial management, or resource management.
Demonstrated experience creating and managing obligations, including Miscellaneous Obligations (MOs).
Experience tracking and reporting OGA transfers, including both inbound and outbound transactions.
Experience monitoring and reporting Unliquidated Obligations.
Experience developing and maintaining spend plans and supporting financial planning activities.
Hands-on experience with BASIS, COGNOS, ALM, PRIME or similar government financial systems.
Strong understanding of Service Level Agreements and associated funding processes.
Experience generating financial trend reports and analysis products.
Experience developing and maintaining financial SOPs and process documentation.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and financial data analysis tools.
Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience supporting executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

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