Budget Analyst

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Eligible for bonus plan

Job summary

A defense technology company located in Virginia is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in finance and budgeting processes related to national security programs. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience, with specific experience in government budgeting and a thorough understanding of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process. Candidates must hold a current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in budgeting, with 3-5 years in the Intelligence Community.
• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Support budget program execution and alignment with resources.
• Generate budget reports for NIP programs and customer offices.
• Contribute to budget analysis and fiscal program builds.
• Track congressional legislation impacting the NIP budget.

Skills

Government budgeting expertise

Knowledge of IPPBE

Analysis and synthesis of financial data

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

Budget Analyst

Job Locations: US-MD-Bethesda | US-VA-McLean

Requisition ID: 2026-165814
Position Category: Finance
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst assumes a pivotal role within the customer's organization, playing a critical and multifaceted part in bolstering the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE). In this dynamic position, the candidate will be responsible for an array of essential tasks aimed at ensuring the financial health and strategic alignment of a directorate/component/office financial resources.

A key aspect of the role involves spearheading the development, execution, and meticulous monitoring of budgets tailored to meet both internal and external requirements. This entails a comprehensive understanding of the Intelligence Community's financial landscape, including intricate details related to resource allocation, budget forecasting, and Congressional appropriations and allocations.

The Financial Services Budget Formulation Analyst will actively contribute to the formulation, support, and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) Budget. This responsibility extends beyond traditional budgetary tasks, encompassing a strategic mindset to align financial resources with the overarching goals and objectives of the NIP. The role demands a keen ability to analyze and synthesize complex financial data, enabling informed decision-making and resource allocation in alignment with IC and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities Include

• Support budget program execution, ensuring alignment with available resources and programmatic goals.
• Generate budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles. Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals.
• Contribute to the development of budget analysis, financial data calls, and portfolio reviews. Aid the customer in developing and evaluating fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs. Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.
• Support the development and production of the CBJB National Intelligence Program missions of interest, special topics, and related sections.
• Generate talking points, briefings, products, reports, and congressional directed action responses pertaining to the NIP, delivering these to large interagency forums and working groups.
• Track congressional legislation and its impacts on the NIP budget.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA (4 years of relevant experience can be exchanged for degree requirements).
• 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 formulation activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

Note: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Compensation

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.