Budget Analyst SME
Noblis
Bethesda, MD · Posted July 20, 2026
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Responsibilities
Noblis is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst SME for our client’s operational requirements on a mission-focused program located in Bethesda, MD. Successful candidates in this position will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across the Intelligence Community (IC) and directly contribute to the development and implementation of agency budgets.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget.
Assist in crafting comprehensive spend plans and closely monitor financial execution activities.
Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions.
Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy.
Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization.
Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the customer's offices, component, and national intelligence programs.
Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating customer participation in necessary processes.
Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements.
Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements, facilitating seamless financial transactions.
Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements and addressing process-related inquiries.
Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews.
Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups.
Collaborate closely with USG and IC partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.
Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.
Track congressional legislation and its impacts on the NIP budget, and d evelop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.
Required Qualifications
US Citizenship is required.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Bachelor degree with 12+ years of prior relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
Degree must be in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
A minimum of 7 to 10 years working in government budgeting, with 3 to 5 years working within the Intelligence Community (IC).
Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution process (IPPBE).
US Citizenship is required.
Desired Qualifications
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
* Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $120,700.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.
Noblis is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst SME for our client’s operational requirements on a mission-focused program located in Bethesda, MD. Successful candidates in this position will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across the Intelligence Community (IC) and directly contribute to the development and implementation of agency budgets.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component’s financial activities and budget.
Assist in crafting comprehensive spend plans and closely monitor financial execution activities.
Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions.
Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy.
Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization.
Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the customer's offices, component, and national intelligence programs.
Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implantation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating customer participation in necessary processes.
Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements.
Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements, facilitating seamless financial transactions.
Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements and addressing process-related inquiries.
Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews.
Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups.
Collaborate closely with USG and IC partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.
Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.
Track congressional legislation and its impacts on the NIP budget, and d evelop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.
US Citizenship is required.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Bachelor degree with 12+ years of prior relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
Degree must be in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
A minimum of 7 to 10 years working in government budgeting, with 3 to 5 years working within the Intelligence Community (IC).
Proven expertise of government budget execution activities and familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution process (IPPBE).
US Citizenship is required.