Morales Professional is supporting a management consulting firm servicing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and seeks skilled Budget Analyst for a short-term contract assignment. This position is key in driving budgetary control, financial forecasting, and strategic planning across several critical federal initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, analytical, and confident navigating complex federal budgets while supporting project managers and procurement teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and execution.

What you are doing as a Budget Analyst:

• Collaborate with federal project managers to provide oversight of budget control efforts and ensure alignment with fiscal year cost baselines.

• Track and advise on variances in spending, recommending corrective actions when needed.

• Support the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each initiative.

• Establish and execute comprehensive budget plans — including procurement tracking from planning to obligation.

• Conduct ongoing analysis of budget performance and identify areas for reallocation or corrective action.

• Participate in weekly or ad-hoc meetings with leadership to assess initiative progress, risks, and deliverables.

• Leverage metrics and analytics to report on budget outcomes and inform future planning.

What you need to become a Budget Analyst:

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in budgeting, cost control, or financial operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Strong project management experience, including managing teams and multi-stakeholder projects.

• Experience supporting federal clients — DHS experience strongly preferred.

• Proficient in budget forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

• Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative, remote-first environment.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a security clearance; active DHS suitability is a plus.