Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst

United States·Bethesdafull-timemid

Finance & AccountingFinancial Analyst

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets in alignment with organizational goals and mission requirements Perform budget formulation, execution,

Requirements Summary

Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets in alignment with organizational goals and mission requirements Perform budget formulation, execution,

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Finance & AccountingFinancial Analyst

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are seeking a Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budget formulation, and execution for mission-driven programs. This role is responsible for developing and managing budgets, tracking financial performance, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate has experience working within complex federal budgeting environments and is skilled in translating financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

Develop, analyze, and manage program budgets in alignment with organizational goals and mission requirements
Perform budget formulation, execution, and reconciliation activities across multiple funding lines
Track financial performance, expenditures, and obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance
Prepare financial reports, briefings, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders
Support spend plan development and analysis to optimize resource allocation
Align budget activities with federal budget submission cycles and congressional budget justification requirements
Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness
Collaborate with program managers, contracting teams, and leadership to support financial decision-making
Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulations, and audit readiness standards

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Ten (10) years of combined experience in:
- Budget formulation
- Financial tracking and execution
- Financial reporting
- Spend plan analysis
Five (5) years of experience aligning budgets with federal budget submission processes and congressional budget justification requirements (may be included within the ten years above)
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or equivalent certification