Remote Federal Agency Budget Analyst

Introduction

Shape Federal Fiscal Strategy from Anywhere

Are you passionate about driving change through data-backed decisions? Join a mission-driven federal agency as a Remote Budget Analyst and help shape public financial planning from the comfort of your home. With an annual salary of $101,653, this role offers a unique opportunity to align national priorities with practical fiscal outcomes, utilizing the latest financial systems, data modeling tools, and collaborative technologies.

Whether you’re an experienced public sector budget analyst or transitioning from private-sector finance, this position empowers you to influence impactful government programs and policies. You’ll join a forward-thinking team committed to digital transformation and precision analytics, where your recommendations can drive the allocation of multi-million-dollar federal budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead with Logic, Forecast with Vision

• Analyze expenditure trends and assist in the formulation of multi-year financial plans for federal departments.
• Use data visualization tools to build intuitive dashboards that communicate fiscal impacts clearly to decision-makers.
• Collaborate with program managers and agency executives to evaluate funding requests using scenario-based planning.
• Prepare mid-year adjustments, budget justifications, and variance reports in compliance with federal guidelines.
• Integrate real-time financial data with predictive analytics to guide future budget allocations.
• Maintain accuracy and transparency in monthly expenditure forecasts across multiple operational units.
• Deliver timely and strategic insights to senior leadership that shape funding priorities and cost-saving initiatives.

Remote Work Environment

Built for Focus, Powered by Connection

As a remote-first agency, we’ve invested in secure cloud platforms, asynchronous collaboration tools, and virtual whiteboarding solutions to keep our team productive and innovative.

Key Features:

• Access to encrypted budgeting and accounting software from a virtual desktop interface.
• Regular virtual check-ins with finance leads and interdepartmental budget teams.
• Flexible scheduling options that align with project deliverables, not just time zones.
• Generous federal telework policies support a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Tools and Technology

Financial Innovation at Your Fingertips

Step into a role where you’ll regularly engage with cutting-edge platforms designed for high-impact fiscal analysis.

Software & Platforms:

• Oracle Hyperion and SAP Public Sector Budgeting for modeling, allocations, and forecasting.
• Power BI and Tableau for building interactive dashboards and live reporting views.
• QuickSight and Workiva for audit-ready documentation and advanced financial narrative generation.
• Microsoft Teams, Slack Enterprise Grid, and ZoomGov for seamless collaboration.
• Cloud-based document management systems such as DocuSign, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

Required Qualifications

Analytical Minds, Strategic Thinkers Welcome

We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate financial fluency, data-savvy decision-making, and a strong sense of accountability.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or another comparable discipline.
• At least three years of practical experience handling budget planning or financial reviews in a governmental or mixed-sector environment.
• Skilled in interpreting intricate financial data and transforming insights into impactful fiscal solutions.
• Familiarity with OMB Circulars, Treasury reporting protocols, or GPRA frameworks is considered advantageous.
• Comfortable navigating financial management tools for projection and expenditure tracking.
• Strong command of written and spoken communication, particularly when simplifying complex budget matters for varied audiences.
• Highly driven, well-organized, and capable of managing tasks independently in a fully remote work environment.

Growth and Development Opportunities

Develop National Impact While Growing Your Career

Joining this team means more than a paycheck. It means shaping decisions that affect millions while advancing your career in federal fiscal policy.

Career Pathways:

• Engage in cross-agency projects involving cybersecurity funding, disaster recovery allocations, and workforce modernization budgeting.
• Access ongoing learning via federal digital academies, webinars, and certification support in financial modeling and data storytelling.
• Earn consideration for leadership roles in performance-based budgeting and federal finance innovation labs.
• Build a national reputation as a remote budgeting expert through high-visibility contributions.

Compensation and Benefits

Designed for Modern Professionals

Enjoy a suite of benefits crafted for today’s remote workforce.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive federal salary scale with step increases and locality pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with flexible enrollment windows.
• Generous Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participation.
• Annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and optional compressed work schedules.
• Full IT equipment setup, including encrypted laptop, monitors, VPN access, and ergonomic peripherals.
• Continuous learning resources and sponsored certifications in budgeting, accounting, and analytics tools.

Call to Action

Step Into a Budgeting Role That Shapes the Nation

If you’re ready to influence the future of federal finance while enjoying the autonomy of remote work, this is your moment. We’re seeking mission-aligned professionals who thrive in data-driven roles, appreciate modern tech tools, and are excited to contribute to impactful decision-making.

Apply today and help us modernize fiscal strategies across federal agencies. Your analytical precision could be the catalyst for smarter, more equitable government spending.

Make your next career move one that matters—both to you and to the country.