Business Process Consultant/Budget Analyst (2026-0139)

Acclaim Technical Services; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector.

We are actively hiring Budget Consultant with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. The successful candidate will guide Federal Government clients through budget formulation and execution cycles, and will serve as the principal budget advisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• TS/SCI with polygraph.
• 3+ years of Federal budgeting experience and tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Advanced Excel data manipulation and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Experience with projects on client sites.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information for the organization and client requirements.
• Champion financial processes and guide clients through budget cycles and variance analysis.
• Derive budget-related data using client tools and databases.
• Analyze and visualize budget data, mapping expenditures to priorities.

Skills

Budgeting knowledge

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Client-site experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring Budget Consultant with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. The successful candidate will have experience in guiding Federal Government clients through budget formulation and execution cycles, and will serve as the principal budget advisor to high-profile clients. Location is McLean, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile and analyze financial information for the organization, supporting client-directed requirements
• Champion financial processes, tools, and best practices and guide client through routine processes, adhering to the established cadence for budget and forecast updates and variance analysis
• Derive budget-related data and take budget-related actions using client tools and databases
• Analyze and visualize budget-related data, mapping prior and planned budget expenditures against organizational priorities and strategy

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree
• TS/SCI with polygraph
• 3+ years of experience with Federal Government budgeting processes and tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Intermediate to advanced data manipulation and analytical skills using Excel a plus
• Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to think critically, analyze, and actively listen to effectively solve problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent research, data gathering, and analytical skills
• Experience with projects on client sites

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate degree in a business-related field
• Certification in accounting, finance, or project management
• Experience with consulting in a professional or internship environment

The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $210,000, depending on experience.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their families. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.