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Budget Analyst

Finance
Financial Analysis
Budget Analyst

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

At a Glance

Budget Analyst earns an average of $59,095/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.6 years. Top skills: Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements.

Avg Annual Salary

$59,095/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5.6 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Budget Analysts

Median Wage

$87,930/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+1.0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (12)

Accounting

5.0

Financial Analysis

5.0

Financial Statements

5.0

Financial Management

4.9

Budget Analysis

4.8

Finance

4.7

Public Administration

4.6

Accounting Systems

4.6

Cost Estimation

4.5

Financial Planning

4.4

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

4.3

Auditor's Report

4.3

Common Skills (15)

Budgeting

4.9

Business Administration

4.9

Management

4.8

Forecasting

4.8

Communication

4.7

Coordinating

4.7

Detail Oriented

4.7

Presentations

4.7

Computer Literacy

4.6

Verbal Communication Skills

4.5

Planning

4.5

Program Management

4.4

Interpersonal Communications

4.4

Multitasking

4.4

Certifications (3)

Security Clearance

4.9

Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)

4.5

Secret Clearance

4.5

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