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Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

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Median pay

$87,930
Median annual pay for Budget Analysts.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

1%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

3,100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

50,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Budget Analysts in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+500
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical education needed to enter Budget Analysts.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Mathematics
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Economics and Accounting
  2. 2Mathematics
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Administrative
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Mathematical Reasoning
  2. 2Number Facility
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Oral Expression
  5. 5Written Comprehension
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Integrity
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Intellectual Curiosity
  6. 6Achievement Orientation

Work activities

  1. 1Working with Computers
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Processing Information
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Analyzing Data or Information
  6. 6Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Spend Time Sitting
  3. 3Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  4. 4Telephone Conversations
  5. 5Frequency of Decision Making
  6. 6Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Representative tasks

  • Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
  • Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
  • Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
  • Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
  • Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
  • Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
  • Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.

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