Budget Analyst with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation. The role demands extensive knowledge of budgeting, data reporting, and programmatic support across government systems.

Candidates will enter funding actions, generate reports, and assist with FOIA requests as needed. Required is a BS/BA in a related field and strong writing skills, with five years of experience (master’s may substitute).

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience; master’s may substitute for 2 years
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong writing/editing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics or related field

Responsibilities

• Enter funding actions into CPS within one day of government notification
• Update spreadsheets to track and report financial data; provide reports as required
• Retrieve reports from STARS, iPORTAL, and CMEI Data Center
• Collect data and information from printed/electronic materials
• Support budgeting, performance management, reporting, and FOIA/information consolidation for DOE/OMB mandates
• Draft responses to FOIA requests and government inquiries
• Assist with compliance to GPRA Modernization Act and related policies
• Provide admin support for management and project execution documents
• Identify problems and propose improvements for efficient management
• Assist with data calls and information requests

Skills

Budget analysis

Microsoft Office

Strong writing

Communication

Education

B.S./B.A. in business management, finance, accounting, economics

Tools

CPS

STARS

iPORTAL

FOIA systems

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. The Building People has an opening for a Budget Analyst to support with the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation. The Budget Analyst will have an extensive working knowledge of the concepts for evaluating, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing programmatic support and control systems. As part of this support, the Budget Analyst will:

• Support Federal personnel, as needed, to enter funding actions into financial tracking and reporting systems, such as CMEI's Corporate Planning System (CPS). CPS actions are to be generated within one day of notification from the government.
• Assist with developing and updating spreadsheets for the purpose of tracking and reporting various financial data, and provide spreadsheets or reports as required/requested
• Retrieve reports from various Government financial business systems, including Standard Accounting and Reporting System (STARS), iPORTAL, and the CMEI Data Center
• Provides search and collection of available data and information (printed and electronic materials)
• Provides a broad spectrum of planning, budgeting, performance management, reporting, communications, tools, and business management services and support for GTO
• Assists with corporate business management processes such as data calls, information and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, integrated reporting, budget inquires, and information consolidation
• Aids in the drafting of responses to Congressional and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other inquiries.
• Supports GTO capabilities to productively comply with existing and new DOE, Congressional and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandates such as the GPRA Modernization Act and other policies and mandates
• Provides administrative assistance for management plans, operating plans, reports, and related planning and project execution documents.
• Operates with sufficient initiative and independence to identify problems and opportunities and bring ideas to the table for innovation and efficient management in the assigned tasks
• Initiates and supports quality improvements in systems, services, or work processes

Required Experience & Skills

• Five (5) years' experience. Master's Degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong writing and editing skills

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Federal Government budget analysis and development

Required Education

• Minimum Education: B.S. or B.A. in Business Management, finance, accounting, economics, or related degree

• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.