DOD Budget Analyst

Position Summary

The Budget Analyst will provide comprehensive project management and financial support services. This position supports planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting for Government projects, ensuring timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality execution. The role requires strong analytical, administrative, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in budgeting and financial tracking within Government environments.

 

*** This position is contingent on contract award ***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide project management support including scheduling, resource coordination, risk tracking, progress monitoring, and stakeholder communication.
• Conduct financial and budget analysis, prepare cost estimates, track expenditures, and support budget development activities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage financial documentation such as 7600s, MIPRs, ROMs, and consolidated financial reports.
• Produce forecasts, spend plans, burn‑rate tracking, and near‑real‑time financial status updates.
• Analyze CDRLs and develop programmatic and technical briefings with Government technical leads.
• Access and maintain required Government budget and financial systems.
• Support technology transfer programs including CRADAs, EPAs, and Bailment Agreements.
• Coordinate technical and financial actions with Government organizations, contractors, OEMs, vendors, and OTA partners.
• Provide data, background materials, and documentation to support program decisions and reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of budgeting laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods, and techniques.
• Experience supporting or executing Government budgeting, financial analysis, or project management activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple Government and contractor stakeholders.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.

 

Preferred:

• Experience with Army/DoD financial systems.
• Familiarity with technology transfer mechanisms (CRADA, EPA, Bailment).
• Prior support to Aberdeen‑area programs or PEO/DEVCOM environments.

 

Education and Certification Requirements:

• AS/AA degree or 2‑year technical school with minimum 3 years relevant experience
• OR High School diploma/GED with 10 years of experience
• OR Military experience E4 or above with applicable background

 

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $94,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.