Budget Analyst

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Solutions Inc. in Bethesda, MD seeks a Budget Analyst to provide budget analysis and financial management support to the VRC Financial group under NIAID.

The role covers cost tracking, formulation, execution, and monitoring, with Excel automation, inter-agency agreements, and collaboration with IT. The position requires a Bachelor\'s degree and 2–5 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in budget formulation is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Macros, formulas, PivotTables).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine cost tracking, budget analysis, and monitoring for commitments and expenditures.
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, update, and track Inter-Agency Agreements.
• Analyze spend patterns and projections using Excel tools.
• Collaborate with IT to support cost and funds tracking systems.
• Assist with year-end close and budget allocation tasks.
• Handle complex financial inquiries and internal requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Objective: The Budget Analyst will provide budget analysis and financial management support to the VRC Financial group under the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide routine cost tracking, budget analysis, formulation, execution, and monitoring for commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reimbursable accounts. Provide financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.These stakeholders include NIAID Leadership, VRC Leadership, Principal Investigators, and Gift Fund sources. Create, update, edit, and track Inter-Agency Agreements. Review expenditures and monitor budget status to develop detailed budget reports.Provide spreadsheets that evaluate spend patterns, spend balances, and projections using advanced Excel skills (ex. Macros, formulas, PivotTables).Collaborate with the Information Technology group to develop, expand, and maintain internal financial systems for cost and funds tracking.Provide support in identifying improvement areas within the VRC Financial group that can benefit from automation.Handle and resolve complex financial inquiries (ex. CAN Changes, Prior Year Funds requests) that arise in the daily operations of the office.Assist and communicate with the NIAID Budget Office on budget allocation, year-end close, and spend projections.Exercise sound judgment in the safeguarding of files containing confidential and/or sensitive information. Perform additional budget/financial support duties within the scope of this Statement of Work, as assigned by the Task Leader.Monthly Budget Status ReportBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required2–5 years of experience in budget formulation required.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Macros, formulas, PivotTables).Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.Preferred Qualifications:Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staffDetail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at [e-mail]. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.This position is contingent upon contract award.