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Senior Budget Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Federal agencies, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems are among the most active sponsors. The annual H-1B cap is 85,000 slots, with a separate 20,000 reserved for U.S. master's degree holders.
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ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.
Data Networks, Inc. (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a remote Senior Budget Formulation Analyst. The successful candidate will support DNC's client at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS) Headquarters. The successful candidate will help create the NOS budget submissions to NOAA Headquarters, the Department of Commerce (DOC) Headquarters, the President’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
The NOS Budget Formulation Division provides budget formulation coordination and support for the NOS financial management centers (FMCs). The budget formulation analysts serve as advocates and liaisons to NOS’s oversight bodies at NOAA, DOC, OMB, and Congress.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a remote position. The successful candidate will help review, draft, and strengthen budget justification requests within the President’s Budget Request to Congressional Appropriations Committees and Subcommittees. The candidate will lead the creation, collection, and review of multiple crosscut data calls each year, spanning multiple programs and offices.
The duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting and editing budget increase and decrease requests and justifications, given programmatic benefits and environmental risks.
- Track crosscuts of data across budget lines and NOS offices.
- Correspond with FMCs to prepare for the annual President's Budget submission and crosscut data calls.
- Draft and review impact statements based on Congressional Mark Ups.
- Create, maintain, and present budgetary exhibits and briefing materials for government audiences such as NOS, NOAA, and DOC leadership.
- Provide support and expertise in responding to Congressional, Interagency and Intra-agency data calls.
- Coordinate with program offices to translate technical and scientific documents for consumption by external audiences, including DOC and Congress.
- Track NOS program budgets across multiple fiscal years and budget formulation cycles.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 or more years of experience in a related field. A Master's degree may be used as a substitute for 2 years of experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Budget formulation experience at a Federal Agency is a plus.
- Experience with the federal budget cycle is a plus.
- A proven history of handling a large portfolio of programs and projects.
- Familiarity with NOAA budget processes and organizational structures is a plus.
- Existing knowledge of National Ocean Service (NOS) programs is a plus.
- Highly organized and punctual.
- Experience using Excel to create detailed tables and track budget fluctuations.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a high pace working environment.
- Ability to understand and prioritize customer needs.
- Skill in using discretion and tact when dealing with all levels of seniority.
- Ability to initiate action independently after having been given general guidance/direction.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.
Data Networks, Inc. (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a remote Senior Budget Formulation Analyst. The successful candidate will support DNC's client at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS) Headquarters. The successful candidate will help create the NOS budget submissions to NOAA Headquarters, the Department of Commerce (DOC) Headquarters, the President’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
The NOS Budget Formulation Division provides budget formulation coordination and support for the NOS financial management centers (FMCs). The budget formulation analysts serve as advocates and liaisons to NOS’s oversight bodies at NOAA, DOC, OMB, and Congress.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a remote position. The successful candidate will help review, draft, and strengthen budget justification requests within the President’s Budget Request to Congressional Appropriations Committees and Subcommittees. The candidate will lead the creation, collection, and review of multiple crosscut data calls each year, spanning multiple programs and offices.
The duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting and editing budget increase and decrease requests and justifications, given programmatic benefits and environmental risks.
- Track crosscuts of data across budget lines and NOS offices.
- Correspond with FMCs to prepare for the annual President's Budget submission and crosscut data calls.
- Draft and review impact statements based on Congressional Mark Ups.
- Create, maintain, and present budgetary exhibits and briefing materials for government audiences such as NOS, NOAA, and DOC leadership.
- Provide support and expertise in responding to Congressional, Interagency and Intra-agency data calls.
- Coordinate with program offices to translate technical and scientific documents for consumption by external audiences, including DOC and Congress.
- Track NOS program budgets across multiple fiscal years and budget formulation cycles.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 or more years of experience in a related field. A Master's degree may be used as a substitute for 2 years of experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Budget formulation experience at a Federal Agency is a plus.
- Experience with the federal budget cycle is a plus.
- A proven history of handling a large portfolio of programs and projects.
- Familiarity with NOAA budget processes and organizational structures is a plus.
- Existing knowledge of National Ocean Service (NOS) programs is a plus.
- Highly organized and punctual.
- Experience using Excel to create detailed tables and track budget fluctuations.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a high pace working environment.
- Ability to understand and prioritize customer needs.
- Skill in using discretion and tact when dealing with all levels of seniority.
- Ability to initiate action independently after having been given general guidance/direction.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Budget Analyst
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to budget analysis work. Pull the O*NET profile for SOC 13-2031 and confirm your transcripts show coursework in finance, accounting, or public administration before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt H-1B filers. Budget analyst roles at these organizations skip the lottery entirely, giving you a direct path to sponsorship year-round.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 13-2031 in your target metro before you receive an offer so you know the wage floor.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by job title and location to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filings for budget analyst roles. This shows you which organizations have recent sponsorship experience, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Ask about premium processing at the offer stage
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to five months. If your start date is firm, ask the employer whether they'll use premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Get the answer in writing before you sign.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo for the I-129
Budget analyst RFEs often challenge whether the role truly requires a specific degree. Document the analytical complexity of the position, including forecasting models, multi-fund appropriations, or regulatory compliance requirements, to support the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Senior Budget Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Budget Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, accounting, economics, or public administration. Roles involving multi-fund appropriations, cost-benefit modeling, or regulatory compliance carry stronger specialty occupation arguments. Generalist analyst titles with broad degree acceptance can draw RFEs, so the job description language matters.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for budget analysts?
Federal defense contractors, large health systems, state and local government agencies, and universities are frequent sponsors for budget analyst roles. Many of these employers are cap-exempt or have established H-1B programs with in-house counsel. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Budget Analyst postings by employers with verified LCA filing history rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement apply to Senior Budget Analyst positions?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 13-2031 in your specific metropolitan area. The prevailing wage has four levels tied to experience. Senior-level positions are typically benchmarked at Level III or IV. You can verify the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers after my petition is approved?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under H-1B portability, which allows you to start working for the new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for USCIS approval. Your previous approval does not carry over automatically. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation. The 60-day grace period applies if there's a gap between positions.
Can government budget analyst roles sponsor H-1B visas?
Federal government agencies are exempt from H-1B sponsorship because they cannot file I-129 petitions directly. State and local government entities can sponsor H-1B visas and are often cap-exempt if affiliated with a higher education institution or nonprofit research organization. Many state budget offices and public university systems actively sponsor international analysts. Check whether the specific agency has prior LCA filing history before pursuing those roles.