Northern Virginia Community College
Budget Analyst
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fairfax County, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $70K - $80K
💻 Finance
🗓️ November 6th, 2025
Power BI
SQL
Edtech.com's Summary
Northern Virginia Community College is hiring a Budget Analyst. The Budget Analyst manages budgeting, financial reporting, budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring, and analysis by analyzing financial data, preparing budget entries and adjustments, providing administrative support, and maintaining budget records and systems.
Highlights
- Analyze and verify financial data, prepare budget analysis and projections, and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare initial budget entries and ongoing budget adjustments.
- Provide administrative support to the Budget Office and perform moderately complex office duties.
- Maintain departmental budget files, prepare fiscal reports, and update the Budget Office SharePoint site.
- Collect, analyze, and report data supporting financial analysis; assist in resolving data conflicts.
- Develop methods to monitor data integrity and present corrective action plans.
- Required skills: fund accounting, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access), data entry, reconciliations, and administrative experience.
- Preferred experience with higher education environment, data warehouses, and visualization tools like Power BI, Qlik, or SQL.
- Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually.
- Position is full-time, exempt, with telework options after probation and supervisor approval.
Budget Analyst Full Description
Budget Analyst
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Budget Analyst
Role Title | Finan Svcs Spec I
Role Code | 19031-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28000786
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-VP Finance
Work Location | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range | $70,000 - $80,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Eligible for one day telework following successful completion of probationary period and approval of supervisor.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
The Budget Analyst will provide technical, administrative and project support, critical to the management of budgeting, financial reporting, budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring, and analysis.
Duties and Tasks:Analyze and verify financial information, prepare budget analysis and projections, and maintain accurate records Prepare initial budget entries and ongoing budget adjustments Provide administrative support to the Budget Office including utilizing independent judgement; answering routine inquiries; and maintaining knowledge of general office procedures to perform moderately complex office duties Establish and maintain departmental budget files; prepare fiscal reports; and update the Budget Office SharePoint site Independently collect, analyze, and report data that supports Budget Office financial analysis. Assist in the resolution of data conflicts within and between data sources. Develop methods to monitor data integrity progress and present corrective action plans
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | KSAs: Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail. Working knowledge of governmental accounting. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, effectively plan and coordinate multiple projects in timely manner. Ability to work calmly under pressure and use good judgment at all times. Ability to work independently and to function in a team environment. Analytical skills to identify potential data integrity issues. Excellent communication skills.
Minimum Work Experience:Experience utilizing fund accounting in an accounting and/or budgeting environment. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Access. Experience with data entry demonstrating excellent attention to detail. Administrative experience. Experience with customer service demonstrating a commitment to resolving matters in the best possible manner. Experience with reconciliations and/or evaluation of data ..
Additional Considerations | Experience working in a Higher Education environment. Experience with research, investigate and analyze large quantities of data. Experience working with a data warehouse and/or data visualization tools/systems (i.e. Power BI, Qlik Software, SQL, etc.)
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | N/A
Role Title | Finan Svcs Spec I
Role Code | 19031-FP
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 28000786
Agency | Northern VA Community College
Division | NV280-VP Finance
Work Location | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range | $70,000 - $80,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Eligible for one day telework following successful completion of probationary period and approval of supervisor.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | General Description:
The Budget Analyst will provide technical, administrative and project support, critical to the management of budgeting, financial reporting, budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring, and analysis.
Duties and Tasks:Analyze and verify financial information, prepare budget analysis and projections, and maintain accurate records Prepare initial budget entries and ongoing budget adjustments Provide administrative support to the Budget Office including utilizing independent judgement; answering routine inquiries; and maintaining knowledge of general office procedures to perform moderately complex office duties Establish and maintain departmental budget files; prepare fiscal reports; and update the Budget Office SharePoint site Independently collect, analyze, and report data that supports Budget Office financial analysis. Assist in the resolution of data conflicts within and between data sources. Develop methods to monitor data integrity progress and present corrective action plans
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | KSAs: Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail. Working knowledge of governmental accounting. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, effectively plan and coordinate multiple projects in timely manner. Ability to work calmly under pressure and use good judgment at all times. Ability to work independently and to function in a team environment. Analytical skills to identify potential data integrity issues. Excellent communication skills.
Minimum Work Experience:Experience utilizing fund accounting in an accounting and/or budgeting environment. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Access. Experience with data entry demonstrating excellent attention to detail. Administrative experience. Experience with customer service demonstrating a commitment to resolving matters in the best possible manner. Experience with reconciliations and/or evaluation of data ..
Additional Considerations | Experience working in a Higher Education environment. Experience with research, investigate and analyze large quantities of data. Experience working with a data warehouse and/or data visualization tools/systems (i.e. Power BI, Qlik Software, SQL, etc.)
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4133P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 11/05/2025
Job Close Date | 11/19/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/90375
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 11/05/2025
Job Close Date | 11/19/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/90375
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience utilizing fund accounting in an accounting and/or budgeting environment ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Access ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with data entry demonstrating excellent attention to detail?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have previous administrative experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with customer service demonstrating a commitment to resolving matters in the best possible manner ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with reconciliations and/or evaluation of data ?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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