Federal Budget Analyst

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 Inc. is seeking a Federal Budget Analyst to join a remote, government-focused project. You will support budget formulation and execution for a federal program, training AI systems with real-world budget data and narratives.

Candidates should have 5+ years of federal budget experience at the GS-11/12 level or higher, with expertise in budget formulation, execution, funds control, and OMB submissions. A DoD FM or CGFM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal budget experience at GS-11/12 level or higher in GS-0560/0501/0510 or comparable roles.
• Experience with budget formulation, execution, and funds control.
• Experience with OMB submissions, reprogramming, and year-end closeout.
• Familiarity with federal accounting and budget execution systems.
• Financial management certification (DoD FM, CGFM, or similar) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic training examples of federal budget materials including narratives and exhibits.
• Write sample responses to OMB passback with clear, supported analysis and annotate reasoning.
• Document mid-year reprogramming scenarios and discuss high-level approvals and spend plans.
• Build worked examples comparing expenditures against obligations and explain variances.
• Walk through year-end closeout steps, reconciling with accounting records and resolving discrepancies.
• Write guidance on funding types, budget changes, and compliance requirements.
• Produce templates and annotated examples showing how federal budget work is done.
• Review AI-generated budget content for accuracy, realism, and compliance.

Skills

Budget planning

OMB submissions

Closeout processes

Budget vs actual analysis

Tools

Budget systems (DoD FM)

CGFM tools

Job description

Role Title: Federal Budget Analyst

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Federal Budget Analysts to contribute to a customer's project focused on budget formulation and execution within the federal sector. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Scope of Work

1. Create realistic training examples of federal budget justification materials, including narratives, exhibits, and supporting analyses.
2. Write sample responses to OMB passback with clear, well-supported analysis, and annotate the reasoning behind each choice.
3. Document mid-year reprogramming scenarios, noting which actions require higher-level approval and how they stay consistent with spend plans.
4. Build worked examples that compare actual expenditures against planned obligations, evaluate fund availability, and explain variances.
5. Walk through year-end closeout step by step, including reconciliation with accounting records and resolution of discrepancies.
6. Write guidance on funding types, budget changes, and compliance requirements, drawing on how experienced analysts advise program managers.
7. Produce templates, process walkthroughs, and annotated examples that capture how federal budget work is actually done.
8. Review AI-generated budget content for accuracy, realism, and compliance, and explain what is wrong or missing so it can be corrected.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 5+ years of federal budget experience at about the GS-11/12 level or higher, in GS-0560, 0501, 0510, or comparable roles.
2. Experience with budget formulation, execution, and funds control.
3. Experience with OMB submissions, reprogramming, and year-end closeout.
4. Familiarity with federal accounting and budget execution systems.
5. Financial management certification (DoD FM, CGFM, or similar) a plus.