Senior Budget Analyst

About Grant Leading Technology

Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) government contracting firm. GLT provides expert knowledge and skills to deliver agile enterprise solutions and innovative technologies to our clients at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other federal and state agencies. We possess exceptional capabilities including, but not limited to, project management, cyber security, construction management, design, and management technology. GLT has been recognized for three consecutive years by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Our employees are at the heart of GLT’s success. We value and fully embrace the diversity of individuals and ideas within our workforce. GLT provides a competitive compensation package with benefits that are immediately available. Our base healthcare plan is 100% employer paid and our 401k plan is immediately vested. We also offer paid time off, 11 federal holidays, short/long-term disability, 401k matching, and opportunities for professional development.

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Responsibilities

As the Senior Budget Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting project financial management by providing comprehensive budget analysis, forecasting, and performance tracking. Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform financial forecasting and reporting, including tracking operational metrics to ensure project financial health
• Develop financial models to support decision-making and improve budget accuracy
• Report on financial performance, preparing concise summaries for leadership reviews
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, perform variance analysis, and offer recommendations for improvements
• Guide cost analysis processes, ensuring alignment with policies and procedures
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with forecasts and budgets
• Work closely with the Project Management and Stakeholder teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Provide recommendations and strategic input for financial planning and decision-making
• Lead the development of cost lifecycle analyses, including Spend Plans and Obligation Plans
• Provide input on market research, business intelligence, and valuation comparisons
• Maintain strong analytical approaches for fiscal forecasts, expenditure tracking, and cost modeling
• Streamline financial reporting functions and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Capture requirements from meetings
• Develop and distribute meeting minutes and action items
• Track and monitor action items for reporting through completion
• Develop and update requirements documents, and statements of work
• Develop and update comments resolution matrices
• Develop and maintain client's project status slide briefings
• Manage, draft, and coordinate responses to requests in a timely manner
• Manage requirements and expectations of customers and stakeholders
• Seek the necessary approvals for responses, as needed
• Manage customers’ consultation process to include coordinating engagement meetings and follow-ups
• Review vendor proposals

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Ten plus (10+) years of related experience in budget analysis or financial management
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Business Administration
• In-depth knowledge of federal government financial processes and terminology
• Expertise in Excel, including advanced formulas and functions
• Proficient in financial systems such as Prism, Delphi, and other government financial tools
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with automated reporting and forecasting tools
• Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and perform variance analysis
• Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, and make data-driven recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate with executive-level management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Adaptability and a passion for continuous learning and process improvement
• Must be able to pass a government background check (Public Trust Clearance)
• Must live in the United States and must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills

• FMVA or similar financial certifications
• Familiarity with GSA, eRETA system, and the RWA process
• Experience with data query and management tools such as Access, SQL, or Business Objects