Budget Analyst

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Budget Analyst to support our clients in Washington, DC

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability-where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

BGS SETS is seeking motivated individuals with Financial and Budgeting background supporting the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Critical Minerals, Materials and Manufacturing (CM3) pillar. The candidate will directly support CM3's budget planning, formulation, justification, and execution. The financial analyst will support the budget process, financial forecasting, business segment reporting, capital planning, competitive intelligence, and other finance initiatives. This position will play a key role in assisting CM3's strategic planning and tactical activities.

Responsibilities:

The Budget Analyst will support CMEI's CM3 offices for their budgetary and financial needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Support the administration of corporate budget and management tools that enable CM3 to execute its budget.
• Ensure budgeting and forecasting is aligned with business and strategic planning.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to evaluate business performance, identify trends, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Support reports, models, and other financial analytic tools (e.g., STARS, PM Bridge, CPS) to measure, forecast and analyze financial performance.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including dashboards, trends and other financial reports for business leaders.
• Assist with preparation of various management presentations to communicate strategies.
• Assist in the creation and review of various external reports and SOPs for system requirements.
• Analyze processing flows, integration of external system interfaces and internal subsystem modules, and recommend improvements to internal controls.
• Support execution and monitoring of CM3 and its sub offices (AMMTO, AMMPT, MDO, ASO) annual operating plans.
• Support administration of CM3's financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards.
• Support administration and monitoring of CM3's travel budget.
• Support new initiatives as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years' experience delivering Federal financial and budget management, which may include budget planning and/ or execution.
• Knowledge of Federal financial management, including the federal budget cycle.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills.
• Experience producing professional and accurate reports and documents.
• Knowledge of production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of financial methods, procedures, and practices to assess the financial stability of those applying for or receiving Federal grants or agreements.
• High attention to detail identifying needs; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, customer focus.
• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of balancing competing priorities and making sound decisions in a dynamic business environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, PowerPivot, macros, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Washington DC based.
• Hybrid - currently 2-3 days / week in person at James V. Forrestal Building. This could change based on DOE guidance.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.