National Security Budget & Forecasts Analyst

Perikin Enterprises; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Health Spending Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

PERIKIN Enterprises is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration and its NSDD office.

The role focuses on providing financial information, forecasts, and management for program resources, with exposure to federal budgeting and contract funding. This on-site position at DOE Headquarters in Washington, DC offers hands-on experience at the intersection of finance, government programs, and national security, alongside senior federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, graphing).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial programming, planning, budgeting, and evaluation support across the budget lifecycle (PPBE).
• Track and analyze program finances across contractors and national laboratories, including costs and reporting.
• Develop projections and forecasts to identify funding needs and recommend adjustments.
• Build short- and long-range financial models to support budget formulation and execution.
• Prepare and communicate key findings, trends, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support Congressional budget activity with inputs for inquiries and scenarios.
• Interface with CORs and senior program leadership to ensure appropriate funding.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

DOE security clearance (Top Secret/DOE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

PERIKIN Enterprises is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration and its NSDD office.

The role focuses on providing financial information, forecasts, and management for program resources, with exposure to federal budgeting and contract funding. This on-site position at DOE Headquarters in Washington, DC offers hands-on experience at the intersection of finance, government programs, and national security, alongside senior federal