Budget Analyst

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Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays

Markon is seeking a Budget Analyst to support budget execution, financial analysis, and resource planning within a Sponsor organization. The analyst will provide budgetary expertise, monitor financial activity, and support management decision-making through accurate analysis and reporting.

Review and prepare vouchers for certification, verifying funding accuracy against approved spend plans.
• Perform budget execution support, including monitoring spending rates, obligations, commitments, and expenditures.
• Provide budgetary guidance and analysis to customers, identifying deviations from planned spending and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor OGA funding transfers and financial activity within the assigned area.
• Interpret and apply finance policies, Sponsor authorities, and office procedures to resolve moderately complex budgetary issues.
• Serve as the first level of review for policy interpretation questions involving customers.
• Originate and maintain budgetary data in Sponsor financial systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Assist management in developing budget policies, procedures, and resource plans.
• Support budget formulation activities, including resource displays and submission preparation.
• Prepare and maintain budget execution reports and analysis for senior leadership.
• Support implementation of operating guidance, including Congressional marks and management decisions.

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (business, finance, or related field preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budget execution, contract management, or program/project management.
• Strong understanding of budget execution and fiscal controls.
• Knowledge of business resource planning and federal budgeting practices.
• Experience using automated financial systems and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain budget topics to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment and work independently or as part of a team.