Budget Analyst

Contemporaries, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Budget Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This opportunity is ideal for a college graduate with at least three years of budget management experience who wants to expand their skills and gain federal experience. Candidates with backgrounds in private businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply.

The Budget Analyst will support day-to-day budget management, payroll tracking, financial reporting, and maintenance of accurate budget records using Microsoft Excel. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented professional who can work with financial data, identify discrepancies, and communicate clearly with colleagues.

This position is expected to begin as a six-month contract, with the opportunity for contract renewal or potential hire as a federal employee in 2027.

This role offers an opportunity to build budget management experience, develop a career and gain experience supporting a federal agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budget tracking and monitoring of expenditures and available balances.
• Maintain and update budget spreadsheets, financial records, and routine reports.
• Track payroll expenses and reconcile payroll information against budget records.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, review, reconcile, and summarize financial data.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and help resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with budget planning and preparation of supporting financial information.
• Coordinate with staff to collect budget information and respond to routine financial inquiries.
• As needed, assist with projections and tracking of travel budgets, undelivered orders, and contract expenditures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of experience in budget management.
• Experience tracking, reviewing, or reconciling payroll expenses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, spreadsheet management, and analysis of financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy when working with financial information.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate financial information clearly.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with employees, team members, and staff at varying organizational levels and with different areas of expertise.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and willingness to support colleagues.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly, apply training, and respond positively to guidance and feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is helpful but not required:

• Financial projections or budget forecasting.
• Travel budgeting and expense tracking.
• Tracking or reviewing undelivered orders.
• Contract budgeting or expenditure tracking.

Contemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.