[Remote] Budget Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. @Orchard LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to support a highly visible NOAA program. This role is responsible for daily budget analysis, reporting, and the end-to-end management of reimbursable agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily spreadsheet reports for the budget analysis team and develop monthly budget briefings for senior management
• Analyze project proposals, budget changes, and policy impacts to provide daily recommendations to leadership
• Assist the CFO by evaluating materials, drafting internal memos, and managing data calls
• Monitor and track the end-to-end process for all Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and reimbursable agreements
• Ensure all financial agreements meet regulatory standards and departmental operating procedures
• Perform daily audits of agreement packages including waivers and customer profiles to ensure content accuracy and completeness before signature
• Maintain an accurate electronic tracking system to ensure timely fund recovery and cross-departmental coordination
• Manage the efficient distribution of finalized agreements to internal and external stakeholders within established timelines
• Develop and maintain internal standard operating procedures and communication materials to optimize financial workflows

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance management
• Minimum 6 years of experience in financial analysis, budget execution, or administrative operations within a professional environment
• Prior experience supporting NOAA budget analysis or related program efforts
• Experience with NOAA budget and accounting software such as BAS accounting and FMDS
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data extraction, pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience working within electronic share-drive databases
• Strong familiarity with financial handbooks, government or corporate agreement standards, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional memos and guidance materials
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workflows (e.g., tracking hundreds of agreements annually) while maintaining high standards of accuracy

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