In the Air Force:
Air Transportation; Air Transportation Helper; Aircrew Flight Equipment; Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper; Contracting; Contracting Journeyman; Financial Management and Comptroller; Financial Management and Comptroller Helper; Financial Management and Comptroller Superintendent; Operations Management Craftsman
In the Army:
Acquisition; Contract and Industrial Management; Financial Management Technician; Financial Manager; Force Development; Health Services Comptroller; Logistics; Recruiter; Recruiting and Retention NCO (Army National Guard of the United States)
In the Coast Guard:
Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management; Finance and Supply Specialty; Storekeeper
In the Marine Corps:
Aviation Supply Specialist; Basic Financial Management Marine; Finance Technician; Financial Management Officer; Financial Management Resource Analyst; Financial Management Resource Officer; Financial Management Specialist; Postal Clerk; Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist
In the Navy:
Accounting Officer; Budget Officer; Comptroller; Designated Project Business Administrator; Internal Review Officer; LDO - Supply Corps; Logistics Specialist (Submarine); Navy Counselor (Counselor); Pay Manager; Pay Supervisor
Capable of both developing and communicating a budget for a multimillion-dollar organization… budget analysts help institutions organize their finances. Whether for public offices or private companies, budget analysts prepare budget reports and evaluate budget proposals. Budget analysts analyze data to determine the costs and benefits of various programs, and recommend funding levels based on their findings. The final decision on an organization’s budget generally comes down to high-level executives or government officials, but they rely heavily on the competence of budget analysts when making those decisions. They also oversee spending throughout the year to keep spending within the budget, or revise it when changing circumstances demand it. They may recommend program cuts or evaluate the return on investment of particular efforts. Budget analysts usually work in offices, but some may travel to gather information firsthand. They work in government agencies, universities, and private companies. Budget analysts generally work full time, and overtime is sometimes required during final reviews of budgets. The tight work schedules and pressure of deadlines can be stressful. Most budget analysts have at least a bachelor's degree, though related work experience can sometimes suffice. Courses in accounting, economics, and statistics are helpful. Government positions may require certification.
What they do:
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
On the job, you would:
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Business
accounting and economics
management
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
SAP Crystal Xcelsius
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Sage Active Planner
bachelor's degree or associate's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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