Sr Budget Analyst

Waypoint Human Capital; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital is seeking a Budget Analyst to support budget formulation, execution, and financial management activities within a mission-focused Intelligence Community environment. The role involves delivering financial analysis, budget oversight, and resource planning in collaboration with senior leadership and contracting stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has actively held TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, a relevant bachelor's degree, and experience in government/defense budgeting,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting budget formulation, execution, and financial analysis in a government or defense environment.
• Experience with program financial management, resource allocation, and variance analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and financial management systems/tools.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Support budget formulation, execution, and financial management activities within an Intelligence Community environment.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis, budget oversight, and resource planning to senior leadership and program offices.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and reporting requirements across multiple systems.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial planning

Variance analysis

Government/DoD experience

Excel

Financial management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

Position Title: Budget Analyst

Position Type: Full-time, On-Site

Location: Chantilly, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Waypoint's client is seeking a Budget Analyst to support program budget formulation, execution, and financial management activities within a mission-focused Intelligence Community environment.

This role provides direct support to senior leadership, program offices, and contracting stakeholders by delivering comprehensive financial analysis, budget oversight, and resource planning. The selected candidate will ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and reporting requirements while maintaining accurate and timely financial data across multiple systems.

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting budget formulation, execution, and financial analysis in a government or defense environment.
• Experience working with program financial management, resource allocation, and variance analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and financial management systems/tools.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit readiness activities.

Desired:

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or DoD financial management environments.
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and program funding structures.
• Experience processing and tracking FFO/FTO financial activities.
• Experience developing financial briefings and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements in financial operations.
• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder program environments.