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Description
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
- Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
Role Summary
The Budget Analyst will provide strategic financial management support to federal leadership through budget planning, execution tracking, analysis, and reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations while coordinating across program, acquisition, and finance stakeholders. MetaPhase is seeking a polished, proactive professional with at least five years of relevant experience who is ready to make an immediate impact on our high-performing team!
What You Will Be Doing
- General Overview
- Provide full lifecycle budget and financial support including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) capital planning to manage financial portfolios to enhance efficiency
- Ensure clear communication, knowledge management and reporting.
- Support client operations by analyzing data, coordinating resources, ensuring compliance, and assisting with PPBE to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitor obligations and expenditures and prepare budget forecasts and recommendations
- Support leadership with financial decision-making, ensure compliance with federal fiscal policies and procedures
- Budget Planning & Formulation
- Assist in developing annual budgets, spend plans, and out-year forecasts.
- Gather funding requirements from program offices and validate estimates.
- Support budget submissions, justifications, and internal review packages.
- Budget Execution & Monitoring
- Track obligations, expenditures, burn rates, and available balances across appropriations or funding lines.
- Reconcile budget data across financial systems, spreadsheets, and internal trackers.
- Monitor monthly execution targets and flag variances, risks, or underutilization of funds.
- Support year-end closeout activities and ensure timely use of expiring funds.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on budget status, trends, and risks.
- Develop dashboards, briefing materials, and executive summaries.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Respond to data calls, taskers, and leadership inquiries on short timelines.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership on fiscal matters.
What We Need From You (Required)
- A minimum of three plus years’ experience of budget analysis, accounting, PPBE, or similar experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or similar field
- Experience supporting federal budget, finance, or resource management functions.
- Knowledge of PPBE, budget execution, or appropriations processes.
- Ability to analyze data, develop briefing materials of analysis, and communicate and present effectively with executive stakeholders.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Experience with SAP
Bonus Points (Desired)
- Three years in Customs Border Protection budget experience preferred
Work Location
- Washington, DC or Indianapolis, IN
Travel
- Less than 10%
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
Clearance Level
- Active DHS Public Trust Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
About MetaPhase Consulting
MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
Fastest Growing
- Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
- Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023
Best Places to Work
- Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023, 2024
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
Company & Individual Awards
- 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business – CEO of the Year
- 2021 FedScoop 50 – Industry Leadership Award Nominee
- 2021, 2023, 2024 Moxie Award Finalist
- 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
- 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren
- 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren
- 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
- 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
- 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
- 2023, 2024 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist
- 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
- 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.
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