Role Overview
Core One is hiring a Senior Budget Analyst. This is a full-time role in Tampa. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!
Summary:
Core One is Seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to provide expert financial management support to the U.S. Central Command J8 Directorate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The analyst will work directly alongside staff to ensure the integrity of budget estimates, cost analyses, and financial reporting that directly support CENTCOM theater operations, contingency funding, and program resourcing decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site technical expertise and capability to develop management plans and policies for overseas contingency and base funding issues.
- Develop and document requirements, provide review and assessment expertise during the budget formulation/resources request stage, and provide support with resources appropriation, allocation, and execution through closeout and appropriation cancellation.
- Track theater inputs to ensure funding alignment with CCJ8 operational goals and objectives, participate in planning and oversight working groups that collect, synthesize, and analyze information that affects USCENTCOM theater funding.
- Prepare information papers, draft decision papers and briefings that inform the CCJ8 and USCENTCOM leadership of funding status, including future year requirements, funds in execution and prior appropriations before cancellation.
- Review higher level guidance, summarize impacts, and develop recommended changes.
- Review and assist USCENTCOM in interpretation of financial management policies, directives, and multi-level guidance (Congressional legislation, OSD, HQ Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), and the Services).
- Develop, prepare documentation, and brief cost estimates at the 4-Star HQ Level.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- 10+ years of experience with defense financial management practices and procedures.
- Master's Degree in a finance, accounting, or business-related field – can be substituted with additional years of experience.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing at the 4-Star Combatant Command level.
Additional Qualifications:
- Designation as a Certified Defense Financial Manager a plus.
- Financial Management experience in a Combatant Command HQs a plus.
- Experience with Joint Planning processes a plus.
- Must be physically capable of short duration overseas travel.
- Knowledge of and experience with automated financial systems, including DoD Costing tool, and analytic processes and tools to assist in decision making.
Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Budget Analyst position at Core One?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Core One. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Budget Analyst position at Core One located?
This position is based in Tampa. Core One has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Budget Analyst at Core One earn?
Core One has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Budget Analyst role at Core One posted?
This role was posted on May 4, 2026 (51 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Budget Analyst role at Core One require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Core One lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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