Budget Analyst

As a Junior Budget Analyst at ManTech, your daily responsibilities include providing administrative support with office tasks, collaborating with other budget analysts to manage program reviews, preparing and tracking financial transactions, and conducting budget analyses for Headquarters Budget functions. You will play a key role in financial decision-making and problem resolution within our federal financial/accounting systems.

To qualify for the Junior Budget Analyst position at ManTech, you should have at least an Associate's degree in finance or a related field, or two additional years of relevant experience. Experience in financial analysis, particularly in Budget Formulation, Justification, and Execution, is crucial. Having proficiency in federal financial/accounting systems will also enhance your application.

At ManTech, we believe in nurturing talent. As a Junior Budget Analyst, you will have opportunities for professional development, including mentorship programs and training in advanced financial systems like Momentum Financials. This supportive environment will encourage you to develop your skills and advance your career in budgeting and finance.

Yes, having prior experience using a federal financial/accounting system is a key requirement for the Junior Budget Analyst position at ManTech. Specifically, we look for at least two years of experience that includes updating accounts, records, and reports to ensure you are equipped to handle the demands of this role.

Candidates for the Junior Budget Analyst position at ManTech must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with JAFAN 6/0 eligibility. Additionally, a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) should have been completed within the last six years to ensure compliance with national security requirements.

When answering this, detail the stages of the PPBE process, including how each phase contributes to effective financial planning and execution. Clearly articulate your familiarity with each phase and how you've applied this knowledge in past roles.

Discuss specific financial systems you've worked with, like Momentum Financials or any federal accounting software. Highlight your hands-on experience and any special projects where you've applied your skills to create reports or manage accounts.

Share your strategies for prioritization, such as using task management tools or outlining short-term and long-term goals. Provide examples of times when you successfully met deadlines through efficient task management.

Provide a detailed account of the challenge, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Emphasize your analytical skills and your ability to collaborate with team members to find solutions.

Discuss specific types of analyses like budget formulation or execution reviews that you've performed. Provide examples where your analyses contributed to decision-making or improved financial outcomes.

Highlight your proficiency level, mentioning advanced functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros. Provide examples of reports or analyses you created using Excel to demonstrate your skills.

Discuss your methods for double-checking figures, cross-referencing data from multiple sources, and maintaining thorough documentation throughout the reporting process to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Describe your process for investigating discrepancies, including how you communicate with relevant stakeholders to gather information and resolve issues efficiently, emphasizing your analytical and problem-solving skills.

Share examples of how you foster an environment of collaboration, perhaps through regular meetings or shared project management tools, and how this has led to improved budgeting outcomes in previous roles.

Discuss your passion for financial management, your desire to contribute to meaningful projects within the defense sector, and how ManTech's values align with your career goals and aspirations.