Budget Analyst II

mwaa; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Budget Analyst II to coordinate, consolidate, and submit budgets, multi-year forecasts, and quarterly financial reports. This on-site role may be located at the Headquarters Office or the Finance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport.

The incumbent will perform budgetary reviews, develop budget-year estimates, and prepare monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to develop and use economic assumptions for budgeting and budget-year estimates.
• Ability to write and edit budget requests, monitor and track expenses, and reconcile budget expenditures.
• Knowledge of budget planning, formulation, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Performs budgetary review and analysis for the formulation, presentation, and execution of the annual O&M budget; prepares multi-year forecasts and monthly budget analyses.
• Develops budget-year estimates and financial plans; may provide budget development training to managers.
• Reviews budget submissions for accuracy and completeness and ensures required justifications are included.
• Creates and maintains reporting procedures to monitor the budget; briefs management on spending and budget status.
• Coordinates quarterly forecasts with the Budget Department and performs variance analysis.
• Develops, tracks, and administers the budget and expenditures using enterprise financial software or Excel; prepares financial reports.
• Collaborates with department managers to develop multi-year budget plans and identify cost drivers and options.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

ERP budgeting software

Enterprise financial software

Financial systems

Job description

Compensation Grade: S20 Salary Range: $94,665.00-$137,265.00 Opening Date: August 7, 2026 Closing Date: August 22, 2026 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Budget Analyst II, you will coordinate, consolidate, and submit budgets, multi-year forecasts, and quarterly financial reports.

Budget Analyst II

May serve in the Office of Finance at the Headquarters Office or the Finance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs budgetary review and analysis for the formulation, presentation, and execution of the annual operations and maintenance (O&M) budget; prepares multi-year forecasts; and participates in various budget and finance assignments. Monitors current year-to-date spending and prepares monthly budget analysis reports on the O&M budget. Performs related functions.
• Develops budget-year estimates and financial plans. May provide budget development training and assistance to department managers.
• Reviews budget submissions for accuracy and completeness and ensures needed justifications are included. Writes and revises project descriptions for the annual budget.
• Creates and maintains reporting procedures to ensure regular monitoring of the budget. Monitors current year spending and prepares monthly budget analysis reports. Briefs management on spending and budget status.
• Coordinates quarterly forecasts with the Budget Department including identifying unfunded requirements, conducting variance analysis, and making authorized adjustments.
• Develops, tracks, and administers the budget and expenditures using enterprise financial software systems or Excel spreadsheets. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and special financial reports, as requested.
• Collaborates with department managers to develop multi-year budget plans adhering to Budget Office guidelines. Identifies unusual changes and trends impacting expenses for upcoming fiscal years. Prepares cost benefit analysis to identify budget options.
• Prepares new or revised draft policies and procedures related to budget processes (e.g. funding, tracking, emergencies) for review and approval by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop and use economic assumptions for budgeting and preparing budget-year estimates.
• Ability to write and edit budget requests, monitor and track expenses, and reconcile budget expenditures.
• Knowledge of and skill in budget planning, formulation, and execution.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and ability to identify changes and trends in costs and expenditures for budgeting, and to identify items that might impact future expenses and revenue.
• Ability to perform detailed analysis of data and information and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage administrative processes related to travel, training, procurement, and other paperwork management.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, with emphasis on accounting and financial systems/software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in public sector operating and capital budgeting or finances.
• Knowledge of and skill in using an Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) for budgeting.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

None.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

• Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.
• May be subject to night/weekend/holiday work during peak periods linked to budget cycles.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
• Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.