Entry-Level Budget Analyst for DoD/Navy Programs

ADP, Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ACET, Inc. seeks aJunior Budget Analyst to join the financial management team supporting the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this foundational role, you will assist with the financial execution and tracking of program funds, ensuring budget submissions are accurate and fully compliant with DoD regulations to sustain naval aviation capabilities. Responsibilities include reviewing estimates for conformance with NAVAIR procedures, monitoring and reconciling budgets, identifying

Qualifications

• DoD Secret/Top Secret clearance eligibility required.
• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0–3 years of finance, budgeting, or data analysis experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) and willingness to learn DoD financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate budget estimates for completeness and compliance with DoD regulations.
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile budgets and accounting reports to track execution metrics.
• Identify discrepancies in financial tracking and assist senior analysts in resolving variances.
• Compile and organize financial justification data for program reviews and briefings.

Skills

DoD compliance

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn DoD systems

Education

BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

Navy ERP

Job description

ACET, Inc. seeks aJunior Budget Analyst to join the financial management team supporting the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this foundational role, you will assist with the financial execution and tracking of program funds, ensuring budget submissions are accurate and fully compliant with DoD regulations to sustain naval aviation capabilities. Responsibilities include reviewing estimates for conformance with NAVAIR procedures, monitoring and reconciling budgets, identifying