Occupation information for Budget Analysts District Of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 2,120

Projected Annual Job Openings: 140

Typical Hourly Wage: $45.28 - $64.62

Typical Annual Salary: $94,180 - $134,410

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.

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