Senior Associate - Senior Budget Analyst

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Location: 

This role will be 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Job Description:

In this position as a Senior Budget Analyst, you will provide support and implementation for Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Managing for Results (MFR) activities. You will conduct multi-year programming studies and budget analyses, including survey methods, findings, evaluations, and recommendations. In this position, you will also:

• Support budget formulation efforts by developing, managing, and maintaining spreadsheets and budget artifacts used for the development of the Congressional Budget Justification.
• Conduct financial analysis to inform decision-making.
• Develop draft briefs for client management on the organization's budget.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience supporting budget formulation, execution, and analysis.
• 1 year of experience with budget-related laws, regulations, policies, and methods.
• 1 year of experience implementing PPBE/MFR and performing budgeting, planning, and forecasting.

Desired Skills:

• Active Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification is desired.
• Familiarity with OMB Circulars, GAO guidelines, and Congressional Budget Justifications.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions and data visualization tools.
• Ability to prepare high-quality written reports and briefings for senior leadership.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $90,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as necessary. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.