Program Budget Analyst

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Markon is seeking a Program Budget Analyst to support our NRO client from Chantilly, VA.

The Program Budget Analyst will play a vital role in planning, tracking, and executing budgets across multiple programs. Responsibilities include:

• Support the development, justification, and execution of program and organizational budgets

• Prepare budget documentation, spend plans, and financial status reports

• Track obligations, expenditures, and funding status across various accounts

• Analyze financial data to provide decision support to leadership

• Ensure alignment with agency funding guidance, fiscal law, and internal controls

• Participate in budget reviews and provide recommendations for reprogramming or adjustments

• Coordinate with program managers, acquisition staff, and external stakeholders to ensure financial data integrity

• Identify risks and variances in execution and propose mitigations

• Maintain accurate and current records in financial tracking tools

• Provide audit support and documentation as required

Required:

Entry-Level:

• 0–3 years of experience with a Bachelor’s in Finance, Management, or a related field

• OR 7 years of related experience with a High School Diploma/GED

• OR 5 years of related experience with an Associate degree

Intermediate-Level:

• 4–7 years of experience with a Master’s in a related field

• OR 10 years of related experience with a High School Diploma/GED

• OR 8 years of related experience with an Associate degree

• OR 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree

Senior-Level:

• 8+ years of experience with a Doctorate in a related field

• OR 16 years of related experience with a High School Diploma/GED

• OR 14 years of related experience with an Associate degree

• OR 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree

• OR 10 years of related experience with a Master’s degree

AND

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph

• Proficiency in financial management processes, procedures, and policies

• Familiarity with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in DoD or IC financial planning and execution activities

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field

• Experience working with NRO or other IC budgetary systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

USD $120,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.