Senior Public Sector Budget & Policy Lead

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Budget & Policy Analyst for a top local government client in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on complex budget analysis, financial forecasting, and policy research across multiple departments, translating data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in budgeting or policy, strong Excel skills, and experience turning financial data into actionable insights while collaborating with stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of budgeting, financial analysis, or policy administration experience.
• Experience analyzing operating, capital, enterprise, special, and internal service fund budgets.
• Strong expenditure and revenue analysis experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for leadership presentations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex budget analysis and financial forecasting across departments.
• Conduct policy research to inform strategic decisions.
• Translate budget data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand needs and influence resource use.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Policy research

Excel data handling

Stakeholder communication

Public sector finance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Economics/Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Budget & Policy Analyst for a top local government client in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on complex budget analysis, financial forecasting, and policy research across multiple departments, translating data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in budgeting or policy, strong Excel skills, and experience turning financial data into actionable insights while collaborating with stakeholders and