J-1 Visa Budget Officer Jobs
Budget Officer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while your host employer manages the day-to-day position.
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The CSIS Defense Budget Analysis Program is seeking an intern to support its research and administrative needs. The Defense Budget Analysis Program explores trends in the overall defense budget, military readiness, force structure, defense acquisitions, and military compensation in a broader effort to assess the alignment of the country’s defense strategy and its resources.
The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
RESEARCH AND WRITING (70%)
- Conduct literature reviews, and compile and analyze data for ongoing research projects;
- Provide other research, writing, and editing support for various reports and documents;
- Support written products through background research, copy-editing, and editing citations as necessary;
- Collaborate with and support multiple staff members on different research projects on topics including U.S. and international defense spending, defense acquisition and the industrial base, military force structure, and security cooperation.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (30%)
- Assist in preparation for meetings, private and public events, and conferences;
- Tracking relevant legislation and public announcements in the defense funding sector;
- Perform ad hoc requests and other duties as necessary in support of staff members.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Either currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program; or has recently graduated with a B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. or equivalent;
- Interest or experience analyzing U.S. and/or international defense budgets, defense acquisition and the industrial base, or national security;
- Excellent record in an academic or research environment;
- Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Preference for applicants with statistical and quantitative analysis skills;
- Mandarin language skills are a plus, though not required;
- Eligible to work in the United States.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a single combined PDF of their résumé, cover letter, and writing sample (2-5 pages). Applications which are not submitted as a single combined PDF will not be considered.
To submit an application for this position, click the “Apply” button below, and you will be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The CSIS Defense Budget Analysis Program is seeking an intern to support its research and administrative needs. The Defense Budget Analysis Program explores trends in the overall defense budget, military readiness, force structure, defense acquisitions, and military compensation in a broader effort to assess the alignment of the country’s defense strategy and its resources.
The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
RESEARCH AND WRITING (70%)
- Conduct literature reviews, and compile and analyze data for ongoing research projects;
- Provide other research, writing, and editing support for various reports and documents;
- Support written products through background research, copy-editing, and editing citations as necessary;
- Collaborate with and support multiple staff members on different research projects on topics including U.S. and international defense spending, defense acquisition and the industrial base, military force structure, and security cooperation.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (30%)
- Assist in preparation for meetings, private and public events, and conferences;
- Tracking relevant legislation and public announcements in the defense funding sector;
- Perform ad hoc requests and other duties as necessary in support of staff members.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Either currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program; or has recently graduated with a B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. or equivalent;
- Interest or experience analyzing U.S. and/or international defense budgets, defense acquisition and the industrial base, or national security;
- Excellent record in an academic or research environment;
- Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Preference for applicants with statistical and quantitative analysis skills;
- Mandarin language skills are a plus, though not required;
- Eligible to work in the United States.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a single combined PDF of their résumé, cover letter, and writing sample (2-5 pages). Applications which are not submitted as a single combined PDF will not be considered.
To submit an application for this position, click the “Apply” button below, and you will be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Budget Officer
Align your degree with budget analysis
Budget Officer roles require a degree in finance, economics, public administration, or accounting to qualify under J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar categories. Document how your coursework maps directly to U.S. government or institutional budget functions before applying.
Check the home residency requirement early
Some Budget Officer placements, especially in government or public-sector host organizations, trigger the J-1 two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects your future U.S. visa options.
Target host employers with structured finance rotations
Federal agencies, university finance offices, and nonprofit budget departments regularly host J-1 Trainees in budget roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively posting budget and financial planning positions with J-1 program alignment.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your host employer must pay you at the prevailing wage rate for budget analysts in your region. Look up the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer discussion so you can confirm compliance without delaying the DS-2019 process.
Build a detailed training plan for the DS-2019
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT require a formal training plan showing specific budget competencies you will develop, such as variance analysis, appropriations tracking, or cost forecasting. Generic descriptions of office duties get rejected, so map each phase to measurable skills.
Clarify who signs off on program extensions
J-1 Trainee status for Budget Officers can extend up to 18 months, but your designated sponsor, not your host employer, approves any extension and updates your DS-2019. Initiate that conversation with your sponsor at least 60 days before your current program end date.
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Find Budget Officer JobsBudget Officer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Budget Officer role?
Current students or recent graduates typically enter as J-1 Interns, while professionals with a degree and at least one year of post-graduation experience qualify under the Trainee category. Mid-career budget professionals affiliated with a university or research institution may qualify as Research Scholars if the placement has a defined scholarly component.
Is the hiring employer my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your host employer, the organization where you perform Budget Officer duties, is not your legal sponsor and cannot issue the DS-2019 on its own.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Budget Officers?
Most general job boards don't filter for J-1 host employers, which makes the search inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and budget-related roles that align with J-1 program structures, so you can focus your outreach on organizations already familiar with hosting international professionals.
Does a Budget Officer placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your nationality, funding source, and the nature of the host organization. Placements funded by your home government or a U.S. federal agency often trigger the two-year requirement, which means you must return home before changing to certain other U.S. visa statuses. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
What documents should I prepare before a host employer agrees to sponsor my J-1?
Gather your academic transcripts, a professional resume showing budget or financial analysis experience, and a detailed description of the competencies you plan to develop in the role. Your designated sponsor will use this to build the training plan required for DS-2019 issuance. Weak documentation of how the placement advances your professional growth is the most common reason sponsor organizations request revisions.
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