Budget Analysts

Also Called: Budget Analyst, Budget Officer

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$56,760

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Budget Analysts do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Telephone
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Notebook computers
  • Laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Oracle Hyperion
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
SAP Crystal Xcelsius
Financial analysis software
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Satori Group proCube

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Speaking

Knowledge

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

Education

  • 64% Bachelor's degree
  • 11% Associate's degree
  • 10% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Budget Analysts Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Math
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Budget Analysts across the country typically make.

$27.29 / hour
$56,760 /year

Entry Level

$40.84 / hour
$84,940 /year

Median Level

$63.29 / hour
$131,630 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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