Role Overview
Markon is hiring a Budget Analyst - Senior SME. This is a full-time role in Falls Church. posted 6 days ago. The posted range is $170k to $190k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Description
Markon is building a talent pool of Senior SME-Level Budget Formulation Analysts to support future Intelligence Community customer missions. This pipeline opportunity is intended to identify highly experienced candidates to drive the success of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Selected candidates will be considered for future openings supporting strategic resource planning and financial management initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance and produce reports related to budget and financial activities for the component.
- Support budget program execution, ensuring alignment with available resources and programmatic goals.
- Generate budget reports for customer offices, components, and NIP programs, including funding and activity summary profiles.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and responding to budget exercise submissions to align with organizational strategic goals.
- Aid in developing fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process enhancements.
- Contribute to the development of budget analysis, financial data calls, and portfolio reviews.
- Aid the customer in developing and evaluating fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.
- Draft narratives, vignettes, and input for the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) to Congress.
- Support the development and production of the CBJB National Intelligence Program missions of interest, special topics, and related sections.
- Generate talking points, briefings, products, reports, and congressional directed action responses pertaining to the NIP, delivering these to large interagency forums and working groups.
- Assess the IC budget across cross-functional areas and disciplines.
- Participate in the full cycle of intelligence planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with USG and IC partners through large interagency forums and working groups.
- Collect and analyze various financial reports and data calls through strategic portfolio reviews.
- Track congressional legislation and its impact on the NIP budget.
- Develop standard operating procedures and deliver training to customers.
- Develop and produce cost-benefit trade-offs and investment strategies for the NIP budget.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with 15+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 13+ years of experience.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in government budgeting, with at least 3-5 years in the Intelligence Community.
- Proven expertise of government budget formulation activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).
Salary Range
USD $170,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
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Where is the Budget Analyst - Senior SME position at Markon located?
This position is based in Falls Church. Markon has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Budget Analyst - Senior SME role at Markon pay?
Markon has posted a compensation range of $170k to $190k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Budget Analyst - Senior SME role at Markon posted?
This role was posted on July 12, 2026 (6 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 Budget Analyst - Senior SME role at Markon require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Markon lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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