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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.

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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...

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Work Environment

Military

Finance and accounting managers work primarily in offices.

Status

What is the difference between enlisted and officer?

Enlisted:
Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.

Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
  • yes Officer
  • no Enlisted

Military Breakdown

The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.

90 Budget Analysts in the military

Service Branches

Finance and Accounting Managers work in the following services:

Marine Corps Navy

Type of Work

The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.

Data: Medium
People: Low
Things: Low

Skills at a Glance

The levels of different skills helpful in this career.

Verbal skills: High
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Medium
Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Low
Math & Science Skills: High
Technology Design & Control: Medium
Leadership: Low

Workplace at a Glance

The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.

Responsibility: Low
Exposure to Job Hazards: Low
Physical Activity: Low
Decision Making: Low
Repetitiveness: High
Level of Competition: Medium
Time Pressure: Medium