Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst

the-swift-group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift, a Reston, VA-based services and solutions company, seeks a Budget Analyst/Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budget formulation, and execution for mission-driven programs. You will develop and manage budgets, track performance, and ensure compliance with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate has extensive federal budgeting experience and translates financial data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Ten years of experience in budget formulation, financial tracking and execution, and financial reporting.
• Five years aligning budgets with federal submission processes and congressional justification.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets aligned with goals and mission requirements.
• Perform budget formulation, execution, and reconciliation across funding lines.
• Track financial performance, expenditures, and obligations for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare financial reports, briefings, and leadership documentation.
• Support spend plan development and analysis to optimize resources.

Skills

Budget formulation

Financial tracking

Financial reporting

Spend plan analysis

Variance analysis

Collaboration with program managers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are seeking a Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budget formulation, and execution for mission-driven programs. This role is responsible for developing and managing budgets, tracking financial performance, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate has experience working within complex federal budgeting environments and is skilled in translating financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets in alignment with organizational goals and mission requirements
• Perform budget formulation, execution, and reconciliation activities across multiple funding lines
• Track financial performance, expenditures, and obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare financial reports, briefings, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders
• Support spend plan development and analysis to optimize resource allocation
• Align budget activities with federal budget submission cycles and congressional budget justification requirements
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with program managers, contracting teams, and leadership to support financial decision-making
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulations, and audit readiness standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in:
  • Budget formulation
  • Financial tracking and execution
  • Financial reporting
  • Spend plan analysis
• Five (5) years of experience aligning budgets with federal budget submission processes and congressional budget justification requirements (may be included within the ten years above)
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or equivalent certification