Budget Analyst I

XLA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA in Arlington, VA is seeking a Budget Analyst I to support entry-level to junior-level financial management, budgeting, accounting, and administrative tasks within federal programs. You will assist with processing, validation, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions under federal regulations and agency policies.

Under general supervision, you will support budget execution, maintain records, process invoices, monitor obligations, and help with data management in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum two to five years of experience in federal financial management, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or related operations.
• Experience with federal financial processes, financial reporting, or budget execution.
• Familiarity with federal financial systems and financial data management practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process financial transactions within government financial management systems.
• Enter and maintain financial data within UFMS and other government-provided financial systems.
• Process vendor invoices and reimbursement requests through IPP and other platforms.
• Track obligations, expenditures, modifications, and payment activities.
• Perform expenditure reconciliation and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
• Maintain and update vendor records and supporting financial documentation.
• Validate financial information for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and status updates.
• Support financial record management and document retention.
• Respond to inquiries regarding obligation and expenditure status.
• Assist with audit preparation and retrieval of supporting documentation.
• Support quality control reviews of transactions and budget execution.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and internal controls.
• Participate in process improvements to enhance data quality and efficiency.

Education

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

Tools

UFMS

IPP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Budget Analyst I provides entry-level to junior-level financial management, budgeting, accounting, and administrative support services in support of Federal financial operations. The Budget Analyst I assists with the processing, validation, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal regulations, agency policies, and program requirements.

The Budget Analyst I supports budget execution activities, maintains financial records, processes invoices, monitors obligations and expenditures, and assists with financial data management activities utilizing Government financial management systems. The individual works under general supervision while supporting program financial operations, audit readiness initiatives, reimbursement programs, and reporting requirements.

The Budget Analyst I contributes to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely reimbursement and payment processing activities while ensuring financial data integrity and accountability across program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years and up to five (5) years of experience supporting Federal financial management, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or related business operations.
• Experience supporting Federal financial processes, financial reporting, or budget execution activities.
• Familiarity with Federal financial systems and financial data management practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Federal law enforcement or Department of Justice (DOJ) organizations.
  • Experience working with:
    • Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)
    • Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
    • Federal reimbursable agreement programs
    • Financial reconciliation activities

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
• Must be able to maintain all required FBI suitability and security requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Budget Analyst I shall:

• Receive, review, and process financial transactions within Government financial management systems.
• Enter and maintain financial data within UFMS and other Government-provided financial systems.
• Process vendor invoices and reimbursement requests through IPP and other approved financial platforms.
• Track obligations, expenditures, modifications, and payment activities.
• Perform expenditure reconciliation activities and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
• Maintain and update vendor records and supporting financial documentation.
• Validate financial information for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports, status updates, and supporting documentation.
• Support financial record management and document retention activities.
• Respond to customer and stakeholder inquiries regarding obligation and expenditure status.
• Assist with audit preparation activities and retrieval of supporting financial documentation.
• Support quality control reviews of financial transactions and budget execution records.
• Ensure compliance with financial management procedures, internal controls, and agency requirements.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts designed to improve financial data quality and operational efficiency.

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email [e-mail] . For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category