Federal Budget Analyst

Role Title: Federal Budget Analyst

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Federal Budget Analysts to contribute to a customer's project focused on budget formulation and execution within the federal sector. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Scope of Work

• Create realistic training examples of federal budget justification materials, including narratives, exhibits, and supporting analyses
• Write sample responses to OMB passback with clear, well-supported analysis, and annotate the reasoning behind each choice
• Document mid-year reprogramming scenarios, noting which actions require higher-level approval and how they stay consistent with spend plans
• Build worked examples that compare actual expenditures against planned obligations, evaluate fund availability, and explain variances
• Walk through year-end closeout step by step, including reconciliation with accounting records and resolution of discrepancies
• Write guidance on funding types, budget changes, and compliance requirements, drawing on how experienced analysts advise program managers
• Produce templates, process walkthroughs, and annotated examples that capture how federal budget work is actually done
• Review AI-generated budget content for accuracy, realism, and compliance, and explain what is wrong or missing so it can be corrected

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal budget experience at about the GS-11/12 level or higher, in GS-0560, 0501, 0510, or comparable roles
• Experience with budget formulation, execution, and funds control
• Experience with OMB submissions, reprogramming, and year-end closeout
• Familiarity with federal accounting and budget execution systems
• Financial management certification (DoD FM, CGFM, or similar) a plus

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