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Summary
DAS Services is seeking an Budget Analyst whose primary duty is to support customers in preparation, reporting, monitoring, execution, and audit of program budgets. The candidate will work closely with organizational leadership and their teams to aid in DoD financial management, fiscal policies, integration and application of regulations, audits, and development/ execution of budgets.
Responsibilities
- Will assist with all Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) activities, financial reports, and accounting.
- Managing the PMO’s PPBE overarching process to help focus, correlate, and track resources in all phases of the PPBE cycle, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) updates and reviews, Program Budget Decisions, etc.
- Provide updated reports and brief all changes to Government Program Leads as requested.
- Work with government leads to develop, track, and report on spending plans for each project.
- Analyze monthly reports, utilize the data for internal reporting, and for the planning of funding increments.
- Coordinate funding actions with Government Lead and Technical POCs. Assist with coordinating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation/funding requirements. Enter action and required documents in financial databases.
- Coordinate approvals and track status as required.
- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
- Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Active Secret clearance
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to perform all functional duties independently.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- 3+ years of experience as a budget / financial analyst.
- Experience with GFEBS, financial databases, assets, and accounting management systems.
- Knowledge of Research & development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation.
- Understanding and working knowledge of Fiscal Law/Appropriation Law and Procurement appropriations.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree, in lieu of experience
- Experience in DoD acquisition programs. Army budgeting experience is preferred.
- Experience with contracts and purchasing.
- Financial certifications such as DAU Financial Management.
About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.
The DAS Culture: We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.
DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
- Free Health Care from Aetna
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Group Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Training
**This is a Remote Role**
Summary
DAS Services is seeking an Budget Analyst whose primary duty is to support customers in preparation, reporting, monitoring, execution, and audit of program budgets. The candidate will work closely with organizational leadership and their teams to aid in DoD financial management, fiscal policies, integration and application of regulations, audits, and development/ execution of budgets.
Responsibilities
- Will assist with all Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) activities, financial reports, and accounting.
- Managing the PMO’s PPBE overarching process to help focus, correlate, and track resources in all phases of the PPBE cycle, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) updates and reviews, Program Budget Decisions, etc.
- Provide updated reports and brief all changes to Government Program Leads as requested.
- Work with government leads to develop, track, and report on spending plans for each project.
- Analyze monthly reports, utilize the data for internal reporting, and for the planning of funding increments.
- Coordinate funding actions with Government Lead and Technical POCs. Assist with coordinating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation/funding requirements. Enter action and required documents in financial databases.
- Coordinate approvals and track status as required.
- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
- Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Active Secret clearance
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to perform all functional duties independently.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- 3+ years of experience as a budget / financial analyst.
- Experience with GFEBS, financial databases, assets, and accounting management systems.
- Knowledge of Research & development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation.
- Understanding and working knowledge of Fiscal Law/Appropriation Law and Procurement appropriations.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree, in lieu of experience
- Experience in DoD acquisition programs. Army budgeting experience is preferred.
- Experience with contracts and purchasing.
- Financial certifications such as DAU Financial Management.
About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.
The DAS Culture: We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.
DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
- Free Health Care from Aetna
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Group Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Training
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Who's Hiring
- Guidehouse2G
- Johns Hopkins University1
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of America1
- Defense Acquisition Support Services1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior budget analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field
- Three to five or more years of budget analysis or financial planning experience
- Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling and enterprise budget software such as SAP, Hyperion, or Anaplan
- Experience building budget narratives, justifications, and presentations for senior leadership
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential preferred
- Familiarity with federal appropriations law, OMB Circular A-11, or applicable regulatory budget frameworks
Tips for Your Remote Senior Budget Analyst Job Search
Quantify your forecasting accuracy on your resume
Senior budget analyst roles attract candidates who can prove outcomes, not just describe duties. Cite specific forecast cycles you owned, the budget size you managed, and any variance reductions you drove. Recruiters in government and healthcare scan for these figures fast.
Highlight the right software for each posting
Budget tools vary sharply by sector. Federal postings often call for FPDS or MAX, while corporate roles lean on Hyperion, Anaplan, or SAP. Tailor your resume's skills section to match the exact platform named in each listing before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior budget analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target sectors where your experience transfers cleanly
A defense contracting background reads differently than a university budget office background. Filter your search by industry and lead your cover letter with one sentence that names the sector and ties your past work directly to the employer's budget environment.
Prepare a case-study answer for interview
Most senior budget analyst panels include a scenario question asking how you handled a mid-year budget cut or a failed forecast. Draft a two-minute structured answer using a real example: the constraint, your analysis, the recommendation, and the result.
Negotiate using the full compensation structure
Government and higher education roles often have rigid pay bands, but leave room to negotiate telework days, professional development funds, or accelerated step increases. Know the grade and step structure before your offer call and ask specifically about those levers.
Remote Senior Budget Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior budget analyst job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote senior budget analyst employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote senior budget analysts?
Employers currently hiring remote senior budget analysts include Guidehouse, Johns Hopkins University, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote senior budget analyst roles.
Can you get a remote senior budget analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote senior budget analyst openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote senior budget analyst jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote senior budget analysts on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote senior budget analyst roles.
Which industries hire the most remote senior budget analysts?
The sectors hiring the most remote senior budget analysts are Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire senior budget analysts remotely most consistently.
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