Budget Analyst

Overview

JST is currently seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to join our team.

This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel to the DC area (travel to DC will be required at start to retrieve government equipment). JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

• Develop and justify annual and multi-year budget requests in alignment with agency missions and presidential priorities
• Prepare materials for the President's Budget submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
• Analyze program funding needs within statutory and discretionary spending limits
• Monitor obligations and outlays to ensure compliance with enacted appropriations
• Track spending against apportionments, allotments, and reprogramming actions
• Identify potential Anti-Deficiency Act risks and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct cost-benefit and trend analyses to support funding decisions
• Evaluate program performance and financial efficiency using performance metrics
• Assess the budgetary impact of legislative proposals and policy changes
• Additional tasks as needed

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, business, or a related field
• Master's degree (MPA, MBA, MS in Finance/Econ)
  preferred but not required
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible federal budgeting experience, such as:
  • Formulating and executing federal budgets
  • Monitoring obligations, outlays, and funding controls
  • Preparing budget justifications and OMB submissions
  • Supporting congressional and OMB data calls
• Budget Analyst background with the DoD.
• Primary responsibilities will be to manage Government Purchase Card reconciliations with US Bank, using the OLCERT system. Will be working from within the Contracts branch and supporting the Comptroller branch to ensure purchases and invoices and payments are all in line. Will analyze discrepancies, review disputes, and communicate actions.
• Must have a strong attention to detail, a financial or contractual background, and be able to work independently.

• Active Secret clearance is required
• MUST be able to successfully pass a drug screen and background check

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference. Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team.

JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives. JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.