Remote Budget Analyst – Federal Financial Management

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Office within Finance Administration at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. This role involves budget formulation, execution, and financial management across programs, collaborating with the Budget Officer to ensure sound funding decisions.

The position offers telework eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including leave, health insurance, retirement, and flexible spending

Qualifications

• Budget formulation and financial analysis experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor expenditures and prepare analytical reports.
• Familiarity with policies, procedures, and guidance for budget execution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget formulation by performing analyses of annual funding requirements to estimate internal operational needs.
• Analyze and evaluate the budget by monitoring expenditures, preparing analytical reports, and recommending remedial actions.
• Develop cost data reports for assigned programs with Budget Officer collaboration.
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidance for budget execution and financial management.

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Office within Finance Administration at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. This role involves budget formulation, execution, and financial management across programs, collaborating with the Budget Officer to ensure sound funding decisions.

The position offers telework eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including leave, health insurance, retirement, and flexible spending