Budget Analyst: Strategic Cost Tracking & Reporting

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

401K/Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax Parking & Transportation

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Ins.

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Employee Referral Bonuses

Employee Discount Program

Merit Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is seeking a Budget Analyst to support NIH in Bethesda, MD. The role involves cost tracking, budget formulation, reporting, and coordination with NIAID and VRC leadership to manage commitments and expenditures.

Responsibilities include developing budget analyses, maintaining inter-agency agreements, and leveraging advanced Excel for projections and dashboards. A Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of budget experience is required, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of 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.

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 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, balances, and projections using advanced Excel skills.
• Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain internal financial systems for cost and funds tracking.
• Identify improvement areas within the VRC Financial group that can benefit from automation.
• Handle and resolve complex financial inquiries arising in daily operations.
• Assist and communicate with the NIAID Budget Office on budget allocation and year-end close.
• Safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
• Perform additional budget/financial support duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel Macros

PivotTables

Formulas

Job description

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is seeking a Budget Analyst to support NIH in Bethesda, MD. The role involves cost tracking, budget formulation, reporting, and coordination with NIAID and VRC leadership to manage commitments and expenditures.

Responsibilities include developing budget analyses, maintaining inter-agency agreements, and leveraging advanced Excel for projections and dashboards. A Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of budget experience is required, with a strong emphasis on