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Budget Analysts - 13-2031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Budget Analyst
Budget and Policy Analyst
Budget Coordinator
Budget Officer
Budget Planning Analyst

Cost Analyst
Financial Services Officer
Fiscal Analyst
Fiscal Budget Analyst

SOC Occupation Groups

13-0000	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2000	Financial Specialists
13-2030	Budget Analysts
13-2031.00	Budget Analysts

Related Occupations

11-2033.00	Fundraising Managers Bright Outlook
11-3031.00	Financial Managers
11-3031.01	Treasurers and Controllers
11-3111.00	Compensation and Benefits Managers
13-1141.00	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-2011.00	Accountants and Auditors
13-2041.00	Credit Analysts
13-2052.00	Personal Financial Advisors
13-2061.00	Financial Examiners
13-2081.00	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Tasks

Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.
Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.

Detailed Work Activities

Advise others on financial matters.
Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
Analyze business or financial data.
Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
Gather financial records.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Verify accuracy of financial information.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Accounting Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Acquisition (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Air Transportation (Air Force - Enlisted)
Air Transportation Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Air Transportation Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Air Transportation Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Air Transportation Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Air Transportation Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aviation Supply Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Basic Financial Management Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Budget Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Comptroller (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Contract and Industrial Management (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
CWO - Supply Corps (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Designated Project Business Administrator (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Designated Project Business Administrator (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
Equipment Program Support Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Finance (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
Finance and Supply Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Finance Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
Finance Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Financial Management (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Financial Management and Comptroller (Air Force - Enlisted)
Financial Management and Comptroller Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Financial Management and Comptroller Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Financial Management and Comptroller Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Financial Management and Comptroller Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Financial Management and Comptroller Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Financial Management and Comptroller Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Financial Management Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Financial Management Resource Analyst (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Financial Management Resource Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
Financial Management Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Financial Management Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Financial Management Technician (Army - Enlisted)
Financial Manager (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Force Development (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Health Services Comptroller (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Internal Review Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
LDO - Supply Corps (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Logistics (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Logistics Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Logistics Specialist (Submarine) (Navy - Enlisted)
Navy Counselor (Counselor) (Navy - Enlisted)
Operations Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Operations Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pay Clerk (Navy - Enlisted)
Pay Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Pay Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Postal Clerk (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Program/Budget (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Recruiter (Army - Enlisted)
Recruiting and Retention NCO (Army National Guard of the United States) (Army - Enlisted)
SC - Supply Corps Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Storekeeper (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Supply Chain Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Budget Analyst

Budget Officer