Budget Analysts
Did You Know:
- The need for sound financial analysis will spur job growth for budget analysts.
- A bachelor's degree generally is the minimum educational requirement, but some employers prefer or require a master's degree.
- Candidates with a master's degree are expected to have the best opportunities.
- About 41 percent of all budget analysts work in government.
Industry Areas
- Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)
- State Government (OES Designation)
- Local Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
- Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Overall Kind of Work
Budget analysts help organizations allocate their financial resources. They develop, analyze and execute budgets, as well as estimate future financial needs for private businesses, nonprofit organ...
Work Environment
Civilian
Budget analysts usually work in a comfortable office setting. They spend the majority of their time working independently, compiling and analyzing data and preparing budget proposals. Some budget ...
Military
Finance and accounting managers work primarily in offices.
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 12.56% (35-39 Hours)
- 73.42% (40 Hours)
- 11.07% (41-49 Hours)
- 2.95% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Budget analysts (13-2031)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 29.54% (Private For-Profit)
- 8.00% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 26.99% (State and Local Govt)
- 34.93% (Federal Government)
- 0.54% (Self-Employed)
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
90 Budget Analysts in the military