Budget Analyst - NIH

Global Solutions Network Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K/Profit Sharing Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Dependent Care)

Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Professional Development/Education

Employee Referral Bonuses

Employee Discount Program

Merit Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

Job summary

Global Solutions Network, Inc. seeks a Budget Analyst to support NIH programs in Bethesda.

The role involves routine cost tracking, budget formulation, execution, and monitoring of commitments and expenditures, plus preparing financial reports for NIH leadership and project PIs. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of budget experience, advanced Excel skills (Macros, formulas, PivotTables), and strong analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of budget formulation experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Macros, formulas, PivotTables).
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine cost tracking, budget analysis, formulation, execution, and monitoring for commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reimbursable accounts.
• Provide financial reports to internal and external stakeholders including NIH leadership, PIs, and fund sources.
• Create, update, edit, and track Inter-Agency Agreements.
• Review expenditures and monitor budget status to develop detailed budget reports.
• Provide spreadsheets that evaluate spend patterns, spend balances, and projections using advanced Excel skills (Macros, formulas, PivotTables).
• Collaborate with the IT group to develop, expand, and maintain internal financial systems for cost and funds tracking.
• Provide support in identifying improvement areas within the VRC Financial group that can benefit from automation.
• Handle and resolve complex financial inquiries (e.g., CAN Changes, Prior Year Funds requests).
• Assist and communicate with the NIAID Budget Office on budget allocation, year-end close, and spend projections.
• Exercise sound judgment in safeguarding files containing confidential/sensitive information.
• Perform additional budget/financial support duties within the scope of this Statement of Work, as assigned by the Task Leader.

Skills

Budget analysis

Excel

Financial reporting

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

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Budget Analyst - NIH

Bethesda, MD, US

Salary Range: $71,700.00 To $76,900.00 Annually

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Provide routine cost tracking, budget analysis, formulation, execution, and monitoring for commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reimbursable accounts.
• Provide financial reports to internal and external stakeholders. These stakeholders include National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Leadership, Vaccine Research Center (VRC) Leadership, Principal Investigators, and Gift Fund sources.
• Create, update, edit, and track Inter-Agency Agreements.
• Review expenditures and monitor budget status to develop detailed budget reports.
• Provide spreadsheets that evaluate spend patterns, spend balances, and projections using advanced Excel skills (ex. Macros, formulas, PivotTables).
• Collaborate with the Information Technology group to develop, expand, and maintain internal financial systems for cost and funds tracking.
• Provide support in identifying improvement areas within the VRC Financial group that can benefit from automation.
• Handle and resolve complex financial inquiries (ex. CAN Changes, Prior Year Funds requests) that arise in the daily operations of the office.
• Assist and communicate with the NIAID Budget Office on budget allocation, year-end close, and spend projections.
• Exercise sound judgment in the safeguarding of files containing confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Perform additional budget/financial support duties within the scope of this Statement of Work, as assigned by the Task Leader.

Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of experience in budget formulation required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Macros, formulas, PivotTables).
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Professional Development/Education
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Program
• Merit Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.