Budget Analyst

M2 Strategy; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Certification reimbursement

AI training

Recognition programs

Team events

Job summary

M2 Strategy is seeking a Budget Analyst to join our firm supporting government and commercial clients. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, and managing agency budgets in line with federal guidelines. You will prepare justifications, reports, and support leadership and oversight bodies.

Most positions are hybrid, requiring work at client locations and telework. A B.A./B.S. and at least four years in a budget environment are preferred, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Federal budget experience is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Analytical and strategic thinking; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage agency budgets in line with federal guidelines and priorities.
• Prepare budget justifications, reports, and documentation for leadership and oversight bodies.
• Monitor budget execution to ensure funds are spent appropriately and within limits.
• Provide financial forecasts and projections based on current data.

Skills

Federal budget experience

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Google Suite

Job description

The Firm is a technology and strategy consulting firm whose motto, Think Differently, is integrated within all components of our solutions and operations. We integrate artificial intelligence into our consulting practice to streamline operations, enhance decision‑making, and deliver measurable results for our clients. Our teams work side by side with AI tools every day to design smarter solutions and uncover efficiencies that traditional methods often miss. As a Platinum Partner with Smartsheet, we help our clients transform, modernize, and digitize their operations while positioning their workforces for the future. We live our four core values: Be Kind, Be the Best You, Bring the WOW factor, and Pay It Forward, which has provided success for our employees and our clients. We don't settle for ordinary; we live, design, and implement the exceptional. We develop leaders at all levels and offer advancement opportunities for individuals looking to develop a long‑lasting career with our Firm.

A Day in the Life at M2

M2 Strategy is seeking a highly motivated Budget Analyst to join our firm and support our government clients, commercial clients, and leadership. Our projects are high-profile, fast-paced, and complex and provide a great opportunity to work on challenging engagements. Please see the responsibilities section below for additional details.

What’s Important to Us

As well as a highly competitive salary, M2 Strategy offers an extraordinary benefits package including:

• 100% company-paid individual medical health insurance
• Voluntary dental insurance
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan that is 100% vested immediately
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Company Artificial Intelligence Training
• Employee Recognition for Achievements and Milestone Anniversaries
• Team and Corporate Events

Note: This is a full‑time salaried position. Resumes from independent consultants or contractors will not be considered. The role supports Federal Government clients, so U.S. Citizenship is required. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual email or phone inquiries about application status. Candidates selected for next steps will be contacted directly.

Desired Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and proven abilities in:

• Federal budget experience is required
• Develop, analyze, and manage agency budgets in alignment with federal guidelines and priorities
• Prepare budget justifications, reports, and supporting documentation for leadership and oversight bodies
• Monitor budget execution to ensure funds are spent appropriately and within allocated limits
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to support funding decisions and program evaluations
• Track expenditures and identify variances between planned and actual spending
• Provide financial forecasts and projections based on current and historical data
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, policies, and appropriations law
• Collaborate with program managers to align financial plans with operational goals
• Use financial systems and tools to maintain accurate budget data and reporting

Basic Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a budget environment
• Superb oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite)
• Experience with multi-tasking in a fast-paced and fast-growing company
• Ability to think strategically, analytically, and proactively about diverse business solutions

Operating Status:

Most M2 positions are hybrid roles, which will require working both at clients' work locations and teleworking.

Physical Qualification(s) Required:

• Work is performed in an office environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Responsible for adhering to all established safety standards

M2 Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access M2 Strategy’s career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting M2 Strategy Talent Acquisition Team, [e-mail], 703-822-5600.

Note: We may use technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support the review of applications; all employment decisions are made by qualified human professionals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.