Federal Budget Analyst

Overview

micro1 is engaging Federal Budget Analysts for a customer project centered on federal budget formulation and execution. The work is intended to help train next-generation AI systems with high-quality, real-world examples and reviews. This role is listed as a contractor opportunity and includes 10 openings.

Scope of Work

• Create realistic training examples based on federal budget justification materials, including narratives, exhibits, and supporting analyses.
• Draft sample responses to OMB passback and explain the reasoning behind each decision in a clear, structured way.
• Document mid-year reprogramming scenarios, including which actions require higher-level approval and how they align with spend plans.
• Build worked examples that compare actual expenditures with planned obligations, assess fund availability, and explain variances.
• Walk through year-end closeout processes step by step, including reconciliation with accounting records and resolution of discrepancies.
• Write guidance on funding types, budget changes, and compliance requirements based on how experienced analysts advise program managers.
• Produce templates, process walkthroughs, and annotated examples that reflect how federal budget work is performed in practice.
• Review AI-generated budget content for accuracy, realism, and compliance, and explain what is missing or incorrect so it can be corrected.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal budget experience at approximately the GS-11/12 level or higher, in GS-0560, GS-0501, GS-0510, or comparable roles.
• Experience with budget formulation, execution, and funds control.
• Experience with OMB submissions, reprogramming, and year-end closeout.
• Familiarity with federal accounting and budget execution systems.
• Financial management certification such as DoD FM, CGFM, or similar is a plus.