Junior Budget Specialist

TeleSolv Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TeleSolv Consulting in the United States is seeking a Junior Budget Specialist to provide operational financial management and resource support for a Government customer. The role focuses on budget execution, financial reporting, staffing analysis, and resource management in a contract-support environment.

This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a government contracting setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
• Two years of experience supporting budgeting, financial analysis, resource management, finance, accounting, or program management activities.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budget analyses, spreadsheets, or management reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and develop recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required Government suitability determination or clearance, if applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required depending on contract requirements.
• Knowledge of budget planning, budget execution, and financial management principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, tracking, and monitoring of program budgets to ensure funding is used efficiently.
• Analyze financial data and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for management decision-making.
• Monitor expenditures, identify funding trends, and reconcile budget and financial discrepancies.
• Conduct staffing and funding analyses to support workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Assist with development and maintenance of resource plans, forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Support portfolio management activities through data collection, analysis, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits and oversight.
• Collaborate with program managers, financial personnel, and Government stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials, spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports communicating budget/resource information.
• Provide general financial management operations support and assist with special projects.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Resource management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

TeleSolv is seeking a Junior Budget Specialist to provide operational financial management and resource support services for a Government customer. The specialist will support budget execution, financial reporting, staffing analysis and operational resource management activities. This position is suited to a detail-oriented professional who can contribute to financial operations while working both independently and collaboratively in a contract-support environment.

Application Deadline:

18 September 2026

Department:

Federal Services

Location:

Hybrid

Compensation:

$60,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

TeleSolv is seeking a Junior Budget Specialist to provide operational financial management and resource support services for a Government customer. The specialist will support budget execution, financial reporting, staffing analysis and operational resource management activities. This position is suited to a detail-oriented professional who can contribute to financial operations while working both independently and collaboratively in a contract-support environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, tracking, and monitoring of program budgets to ensure funding is utilized efficiently and in accordance with established requirements.
• Analyze financial data and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for management review and decision-making.
• Monitor expenditures, identify funding trends, and assist in reconciling budget and financial discrepancies.
• Conduct staffing and funding analyses to support workforce planning and resource allocation efforts.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of resource plans, financial forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Support portfolio management activities through data collection, analysis, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to support audits, reviews, and program oversight activities.
• Collaborate with program managers, financial personnel, and Government stakeholders to support operational and financial objectives.
• Prepare briefing materials, spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports that communicate budget and resource information effectively.
• Provide general financial management operations support and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience supporting budgeting, financial analysis, resource management, finance, accounting, or program management activities.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budget analyses, spreadsheets, or management reports.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and develop recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required Government suitability determination or clearance, if applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required depending on contract requirements.
• Knowledge of budget planning, budget execution, and financial management principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and tracking budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.Understanding of resource planning, workforce analysis, and funding allocation processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis functions, and reporting tools.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting Government programs, contracts, or professional services environments is desirable.

About TeleSolv

Join the TeleSolv Team on our mission to provide quality and unparalleled service to our clients. We are a growing organization that provides a variety of professional and administrative services to public and private organizations with global operations. Rated in the top 1000 businesses in 2019 by Inc.com. Since its founding in 2000, TeleSolv has been committed to helping organizations solve complex problems. Our solutions integrate sound management principles with the most appropriate technologies to assist senior executives in effectively managing programmatic, schedule, and technical risks. TeleSolv offers excellent compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and exceptional benefits including PTO, sick leave, up to 11 paid federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and matching 401(k) plan.

Background Investigation:

This position requires that you obtain a background investigation. As part of this process, the government will perform a criminal, credit, tax, employment, and drug history background check. The government has varying tolerances, with mitigating circumstances, for issues in all of the categories. The government is essentially looking to confirm that you are generally in good financial standing, up to date on your tax filings, rehire eligible with your prior employers, and have adhered to any federal restrictions on illegal drug use, including marijuana, in addition to other checks related on your character and trust worthiness.

TeleSolv Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.